학술논문
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of pericardial hydatid cyst.
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Akkuş M; Deparment of Thoracic Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.; Kaya M; Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.; Satilmişoglu MH; Department of Cardiology, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.; Utkusavaş A; Chest Disease, Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Source
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 0370571 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 0001-5458 (Print) Linking ISSN: 00015458 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Acta Chir Belg Subsets: MEDLINE
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0001-5458
Abstract
Introduction: We would like to present video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for the treatment of pericardial hydatid cyst. Patient and Method: Thirty two-year-old female patient was referred for evaluation of a left mediastinal mass. Magnetic resonance image, computed tomography and transesophageal echocardiography confirmed a well circumscribed mass with compatible hydatid cyst at the left pericardial wall end of the differantial diagnosis. Our surgical plan entailed the endoscopic resection of pericardial hydatid cyst. We did not adopt a more precise strategy such as open procedure. We managed removal of the hydatid cyst by using video assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Results: The patient has been doing well for 4 years now after her surgery. Conclusion: We think that endoscopic approach is an effective treatment modality for pericardial hydatid cyst.