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. Although the association b...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical case reports 2021-03, Vol.9 (3), p.1115-1117
Hauptverfasser: Lahdhili, Hatem, Lajmi, Mokhles, Messaoudi, Houssem, Ragmoun, Wafa, Chenik, Slim
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Zusammenfassung: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. Although the association between heart and liver hydatidosis is very uncommon, considering a unique surgical session and approach could be very beneficial to the patient. Thorough assessment of the case, feasibility, and safety are of utmost importance.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.3675