Published online Jul 6, 2019. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v7.i13.1634
Peer-review started: January 22, 2019
First decision: March 10, 2019
Revised: May 29, 2019
Accepted: June 10, 2019
Article in press: June 10, 2019
Published online: July 6, 2019
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No previous systematic reviews about hydatidosis of the colon exist. Very few papers devoted to this topic has been published.
We try to resume previous literature in order to clarify incidence, diagnostic procedures and management of hydatidosis of the colon.
The objectives were not reached. Only few case reports are published so no evidence based medicine could be reached.
We perform a systematic review of the literature following PRISMA guidelines.
No real data about incidence. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom. CT is the best diagnostic tool. Colectomy or suture of the fistula are the surgical procedures usually performed.
No evidence based medicine data about the topic was obtained. No clear data about if there is a low incidence of hydatidosis of the colon or a huge number of undiagnosed cases because they are asymptomatic. We suggest that low incidence perhaps occur due to the soft wall of the colon could be pushed without causing clinical symptoms. Resuming the previous literature let readers know some data about previous cases and their management.
Only prospective multicentre studies made in endemic areas could let us know more about this unfrequent topic.