Single stage transthoracic approach to the right lung and liver dome hydatid cysts

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AimBoth lungs and liver hydatid cysts is still an important health problem in our country. In this study we aimed to present the superiority of transthoracic approach to 24 adults right lung and liver dome hydatid cyst.MethodsBetween September 2008 – June 2010 in our clinic was performed by transthoracic approach to 24 adult patients with simultaneous right lung and liver dome hydatid cyst in a single stage. Cases diagnosed by clinical evaluation, chest radiograph, chest computed tomography, abdominal ultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography. 19 cases (79.17%) were male and 5 cases (20.83%) were women, age range was 17-35 and average was 22 ± 2,8.ResultsThe most common findings with 19 patients (79.17%) were chest pain. 6 (%25) patients have bilateral lung hydatid cysts. 17 (70.83%) patients in the right lower lobe, 7 (29.17%) patients in the right middle lobe, 5 (20.83%) patients in the left lower lobe in 1 (4.16%) patient in the left upper lobe in lung, the hepatic lesions were all of the dome located.ConclusionsSingle stage transthoracic approach is prevent the second surgical proce-dures on simultaneous right lung and liver dome hydatid cyst and it is safe and effective method.

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