Surgical treatment of pulmonary hydatid disease: a comparison of children and adults

Dincer S. I., Demir A., Sayar A., Gunluoglu M. Z., Kara H. V.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, cilt.41, sa.7, ss.1230-1236, 2006 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 7
  • Basım Tarihi: 2006
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2006.03.053
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1230-1236
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: echinococcosis, pulmonary hydatidosis, enucleation, capitonnage, pediatric surgery, children, CYSTS, LUNG, EXPERIENCE, ECHINOCOCCOSIS, ALBENDAZOLE
  • İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background: Hydatid cyst still remains an important health problem in our country as in many Mediterranean countries. The disease may affect children, and its treatment may be challenging in this age group. Surgery is the primary way of treatment. In the current study, the features unique to childhood pulmonary hydatid disease are emphasized.