Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2007; 55(2): 125-127
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-924103
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Single-Stage VATS and Thoracotomy in Multiple Organ Hydatidosis

A. Yeginsu1 , H. A. Kayaoglu2
  • 1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey
  • 2Department of General Surgery, Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine, Tokat, Turkey
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Publication History

Received August 10, 2005

Publication Date:
21 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

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.

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Ali Yeginsu

Department of Thoracic Surgery
Gaziosmanpasa University School of Medicine

60500 Tokat

Turkey

Fax: + 90 35 62 13 31 79

Email: yeginsu@hotmail.com