https://interactiveprotocols.com/index.php/mrp <p><em>Medicine Research and Practice</em> (MRP) is a peer-reviewed publication . The journal is published bi-monthly and is circulated to all major medical institutions.The journal accepts original articles on clinical/laboratory research in the field of medicine, and review articles on topics of current interest.</p> en-US Medical Research and Practice https://interactiveprotocols.com/index.php/mrp/article/view/18 <p><strong>Background</strong> Echinococcosis was firstly described by Hippocrates in the 4th century AD. Humans are an accidental intermediary host attacked by the larval stage of cestode tapeworm echinococcusgranulosus to develop cyst anywhere except nail &amp; hair.<br /><strong>Objective</strong> To highlight on surgical procedures used in the treatment of cardiac hydatid cysts &amp; the steps necessary for success.<br /><strong> Methods</strong> All patients with cardiac hydatidcysts were symptomatic of both sexes and age group underwent strict evaluation by history, examination &amp;investigations. Surgery done for all with aid of cardiopulmonary bypass, with antihelminthics medications one week preoperatively.<br /><strong>Results</strong> Surgical techniques varies according to individual condition. Complications &amp; outcome were analyzed as low morbidity and average hospital stay following surgery, no mortality occurred and all the patients discharged in good condition.<br /><strong>Conclusion</strong> The most specificity in cardiac hydatid cysts surgery is a conservative technique so<br />it is need to keep in mind the necessity of avoid the complications of residual cavity.</p> Mudhafar Razzaq Hayyawi* Salwan Qahtan Sultan Hussein Hashim Eissa Copyright (c) 2023 2023-09-12 2023-09-12 2 03 01 03