Surgical treatment of cardiac hydatid disease - A report of 7 cases

Yaliniz H., Tokcan A., Salih O. K., Ulus T.

TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL, vol.33, no.3, pp.333-339, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.333-339
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Cardiac echinococcosis is a rare but potentially very serious complication of hydatid disease. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to the variability of signs and symptoms at presentation and to its numerous, often unpredictable, preoperative complications. Our clinical experiences with 7 cases of cardiac echinococcosis are reported and the diagnostic and therapeutic considerations for the management of patients are discussed, together with a review of the literature.