Cardiac hydatid disease; a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

Human cystic echinococcosis (CE), is a common health problem in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiac involvement is a relatively rare manifestation of Echinococcus infection. This study aims to summarize the evidence regarding the features of cardiac CE.

Methods

Case series of the patients with cardiac CE, were included in this study. Non-English papers, case reports, reviews, letters, , commentaries, and conference abstracts were not included. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and EMBASE databases and the risk of bias in the included studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Checklist.

Results

Out of 3985 results of the searches, finally 37 studies were included in this systematic review.

SUBMITTER: Banisefid E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10500901 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature