One-stage surgery for both hepatic and left ventricular hydatid cysts using transthoracic route

Hydatid disease is a major health problem. Multiorgan involvement including the heart and the liver is a very rare presentation. Management of multivisceral hydatidosis through a sole incision should be considered when possible. Median sternotomy is considered in our case.

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Published inClinical case reports Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 1115 - 1117
Main Authors Lahdhili, Hatem, Lajmi, Mokhles, Messaoudi, Houssem, Ragmoun, Wafa, Chenik, Slim
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.03.2021
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Summary:Hydatid disease is a major health problem. Multiorgan involvement including the heart and the liver is a very rare presentation. Management of multivisceral hydatidosis through a sole incision should be considered when possible. Median sternotomy is considered in our case.
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ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3675