Observations on the Current and Future Surgical Management of Hydatid Disease Affecting the Vertebrae

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Abstract
Five cases of hydatid disease affecting the vertebrae are described. Clincal features, radiologic appearance, and poor prognosis are emphasized. Four patients had some degree of neurologic deficit at the time of presentation and in three cases there was an increasing kyphosis. In two patients, spinal instrumentation with Harrington apparatus supplemented removal of hydatid material, and its use improved the previous neurologic deficit with stabilization of kyphosis. The antihelmintic drug mebendazole was used in two cases.

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