Surgical treatment of echinococcal cysts of the heart: report of 3 cases.
Three patients diagnosed with hydatid cysts of the heart underwent surgical treatment. The cysts were enucleated and the cavities were closed in 2 cases by plication and obliteration. In one case, the cystic cavity was closed with biologic glue. The outcome was satisfactory in all 3 patients. Postoperative treatment with albendazole is recommended.
Ozyazicioğlu
Ahmet
A
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Atatürk University Medical Faculty, Aziziye Hospital, Erzurum, Turkey. violinahmet@hotmail.com
Koçak
Hikmet
H
Ceviz
Münacettin
M
Balci
Ahmet Yavuz
AY
D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000601:surgery*; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000469:parasitology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
D000871:Anthelmintics; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive; D015766:Albendazole