Volume 12, Number 2—February 2006
Research
Global Socioeconomic Impact of Cystic Echinococcosis
Christine M. Budke*, Peter Deplazes*, and Paul R. Torgerson*
Table 1
Outcome of surgery for cystic echinococcosis in humans
| Country (y) | No. patients | Cure (%) | Morbidity (%) | Relapse (%) | Death (%) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece (1984–1990) | 56 | 40 (72) | 13 (23) | 3 (5) | 0 | (9) |
| Italy (1950–1987) | 298 | 244 (82) | 27 (9) | 15 (5) | 12 (4) | (20) |
| Turkey (1992–1999) | 95 | 32 (34) | 38 (40) | 24 (25) | 1 (1) | (21) |
| Turkey (1990–1995) | 108 | 88 (81) | 19 (18) | 0 | 1 (1) | (22) |
| Greece (1985–1990) | 67 | 59 (86) | 4 (6) | 3 (6) | 1 (2) | (23) |
| Italy (1982–1994) |
89 |
70 (79) |
17 (19) |
1 (1) |
1 (1) |
(24) |
| Total | 713 | 533 (75) | 118 (17) | 46 (6) | 16 (2) |
