Primary Echinococcosis of the Heart Cured by Operation

Romanoff, H; Milwidsky, H.

doi:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)33039-9

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“…The CPHC is a surgical emergency, as serious complications may occur [21,63,[65][66][67]. Two of our patients died before being operated (cerebral embolism, global heart failure).…”

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Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

et al. 2001

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Cardiac hydatic cyst is a rare parasitic disease. We reported 45 patients with cardiac hydatid cysts; 33 of the 45 had a primitive, unique cardiac cyst. Altogether, 18 patients of our series were asymptomatic, and 27 patients complained of symptoms (dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations). In 11 cases the cyst was revealed by an acute complication; 3 of the 11 had pulmonary metastatic hydatidosis. The diagnosis was based on a series of test results in which hydatid serology and imaging (echocardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) played a predominant role. Cystopericystectomy is the gold standard procedure but is sometimes unsuitable for particular sites. In that case, a conservative approach (partial pericystectomy) is mandatory to preserve organ function. The operative mortality rate is 5.5%. Two pericardial recurrences were reported during follow-up.

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“…The CPHC is a surgical emergency, as serious complications may occur [21,63,[65][66][67]. Two of our patients died before being operated (cerebral embolism, global heart failure).…”

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confidence: 99%

Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

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“…Cardiac echinococcosis is an uncommon lesion which occurs in less than 2 % of all patients infested by the parasite (12,15). Preoperative diagnosis of this con dition can be difficult because of the absence of specific clinical and radiological features.…”

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Hydatid Cyst of the Heart: Clinical and Surgical Implications

Gulà¹,

Vs²,

Machado³

et al. 1979

Thorac cardiovasc Surg

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Hydatid cyst of the heart is an uncommon lesion which usually develops in the left ventricle. Diagnosis should be considered in patients coming from an area where hydatid cyst is endemic and who present with an abnormal heart shadow on chest X-ray, frequently associated with T wave changes on the electrocardiogram. The cyst tends to grow and thus compress the neighboring myocardium. It causes displacement of the coronary vessels, rhythm disturbances and mechanical interference with the AV valves and ventricular function. Spontaneous involution of the cyst with calcification of its wall as well as rupture with anaphylactic shock may occur. Early excision with standby cardiopulmonary bypass is advisable. Three patients with hydatid cyst of the left ventricle, 2 of whom were operated on by using cardiopulmonary bypass, are presented. Results of the surgical treatment, both early and late, are rewarding, with relief of symptoms, regression of electrocardiographic abnormalities and very low incidence of recurrence.

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Parasitäre Erkrankungen des Herzens

Schölmerich¹

1974

Röntgendiagnostik Des Herzens Und Der Gefässe / Roentgen Diagnosis of the Heart and Blood Vessels

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Primary Echinococcosis of the Heart Cured by Operation

Cited by 21 publications

References 8 publications

Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

Hydatid Cyst of the Heart: Clinical and Surgical Implications

Parasitäre Erkrankungen des Herzens

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