Level of Serum Trace Element in Preoperative and Postoperative Period of Symptomatic Hydatid Disease Patients

Introduction: Hydatid disease is most prevalent parasitic zoonosis in tropical countries causing serious problem to public health and national economy. Very few studies have published regarding alteration of serum trace element in hydatid disease. Aims Objective: The aim of the study is to demonstrate the relationship between the serum zinc, magnesium and copper level in patients of hydatid disease, their alteration after surgery and demographic profile of the patients. Method: To evaluate the level of serum zinc, magnesium and copper in pre and postoperatively in patient with hydatid disease along with their demographic characteristics. This study was carried out on the patients with hydatosis in the department of surgery in Govt. Medical College, Kota. Serum levels of serum zinc, magnesium and copper were compared preoperatively and six months after surgery in 61 patients (23 male and 38 female) with hydatid cyst liver, lung and other sites. Result: Mean serum level of zinc and magnesium were increased postoperatively while serum copper levels were decreased significantly (p 0.0001). Hydatid disease is more common in females and the most common organ involved is liver followed by lung and other sites. Conclusion: Estimation of serum trace elements in post operative patients of hydatid disease can be used as a diagnostic tool for recurrence along with relevant radiological and serological investigation.