Single-stage VATS and thoracotomy in multiple organ hydatidosis

Yeginsu A., Kayaoglu H.

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, cilt.55, sa.2, ss.125-127, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-2006-924103
  • Dergi Adı: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.125-127
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Cyst, Hydatid, Liver, Lung, VATS
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

We report a case of hydatidosis of the bilateral lung and of the left lobe of the liver which we treated by cystotomy and capitonnage via right video-assisted thoracoscopy, left posterolateral thoracotomy, and diaphragm incision in a single-stage operation. The patient developed a right pleural infection in the ninth postoperative month and underwent exploratory thoracotomy and recapitonnage. Thoracoscopic cyst extirpation can be safely performed alone or in combination with thoracotomy to reduce the operative inconvenience for patients. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart.