Surgical Approach to the Management of Cardiovascular Echinococcosis

Taşdemir, Kutay; Akçalı, Yiğit; Günebakmaz, Özgür; Kaya, Mehmet; Mavili, Ertuğrul; Şarlı, Bahadır; Taşdemi̇r, Arzu; Ceyran, Hakan

doi:10.1111/j.1540-8191.2008.00727.x

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“…Only patients ≤16 years of age were included. Eighteen patients were included in the review 9–23 with a mean age of 11. Five were females and 13 were males.…”

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Giant Cardiac Hydatid Cyst in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Fiengo

Bucci²,

Guarneri

et al. 2014

Clin Med Insights Case Rep

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Cardiac echinococcus is a rare affliction of the heart caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus. Primary echinococcosis of the heart represents 0.5–2% of all hydatid disease cases in endemic regions. It evolves slowly, explaining its rarity in children. We report the case of a 11-year-old child affected by a giant cardiac cyst of the left ventricle (LV). The patient underwent cardiac surgery and medical treatment. A retrospective review of the current literature was realized. We found 18 cases: the mean age was 11-years old. Nine cysts were localized in the LV, four in the interventricular septum, three in the right ventricle, and two in the right atrium. All underwent surgery except six patients. Routine echocardiographic screening may be useful in endemic regions where infestation is common. Cardiac echinococcus should be diagnosed in the early and uncomplicated stages and be removed surgically even in asymptomatic patients.

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“…Only patients ≤16 years of age were included. Eighteen patients were included in the review 9–23 with a mean age of 11. Five were females and 13 were males.…”

Section: Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Giant Cardiac Hydatid Cyst in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Fiengo

Bucci²,

Guarneri

et al. 2014

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“…1 Echinococcosis, most prevalent in developing countries where sheep are raised, is endemic in Turkey. 2 In human beings, the parasite is most often found in the liver (in 65% of cases) and lungs (25% of cases).…”

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Lone, Mobile Left Atrial Hydatid Cyst

Şarlı¹,

Uğurlu²,

Baktır³

et al. 2016

Texas Heart Institute Journal

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Echinococcosis is endemic in various regions of Turkey. Cardiac involvement in echinococcosis is rare, and lone cardiac hydatid cysts are even more unusual. Because cardiac hydatid disease can be fatal, even asymptomatic patients are optimally referred for surgical treatment. We present a rare case of a lone, primary, mobile hydatid cyst in the left atrium of a 62-year-old woman. The cyst caused dyspnea from left ventricular inflow obstruction. In addition to reporting the patient's fatal case, we discuss cardiac hydatid cysts in terms of the scant medical literature.

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“…Aortic or cardiovascular involvement are reported case by case[ 7 , 9 , 10 ]. There are several life-threatening complications in patients with aortic disease, such as anaphylactic shock, false aneurysm, systemic emboli and arterial occlusion[ 8 ].…”

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Multiple recurrent cystic echinococcosis with abdominal aortic involvement: A case report

Nijiati

Yang

Zhang

et al. 2020

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BACKGROUND Recurrent cystic echinococcosis (CE) with vital organ involvement is a challenge for clinicians. Herein, we report a case of aortic involvement in recurrent retroperitoneal CE lesions following primary splenic CE resection. CASE SUMMARY A 60-year-old male was admitted due to progressive abdominal pain and poor appetite. He was diagnosed with multiple recurrent CE with abdominal aortic involvement according to preoperative evaluation. During surgical resection, major aortic bleeding accidentally occurred while dissecting the cyst, which was firmly attached to the abdominal aortic wall. Hemostasis attempts were conducted to deal with this emergency situation and maintain circulation. Post-interventional recovery was uneventful, and 2-year follow-up showed no sign of recurrence or any other complications. CONCLUSION Radical resection of recurrent complicated CE with aortic involvement should be carefully planned and performed to prevent possible severe adverse complications, thereby improving the postoperative outcome.

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Surgical Approach to the Management of Cardiovascular Echinococcosis

Abstract: Cardiac hydatid cyst should be treated surgically without delay. Although its surgical treatment carries a high complication rate, gentle handling of the heart during cardiopulmonary bypass minimizes operative risk.

Cited by 18 publications

References 22 publications

Giant Cardiac Hydatid Cyst in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Giant Cardiac Hydatid Cyst in Children: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Lone, Mobile Left Atrial Hydatid Cyst

Multiple recurrent cystic echinococcosis with abdominal aortic involvement: A case report

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