Pulmonary hydatidosis--a surgical experience.
Twenty-five cases of pulmonary hydatid cysts were studied with emphasis on age, sex and site distribution. In the present study, the youngest patient was of 4 years. Male predominance (2.125:1) with peak incidnce at 21-40 years was observed. Right lung was involved more frequently. Pain chest and haemoptysis were the commonest symptoms. No recurrence and no mortality were reported.
Department of Surgery, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University.
Mohd Hanif
MH
Beg
Tariq
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Mansoor
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008463:Mebendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D008463:Mebendazole