Minithoracotomy approach to hydatid cysts localized at the diaphragmatic surface
Ömer Faik Ersoy1, Namık Özkan1, Ali Yeginsu2, Hüseyin Ayhan Kayaoğlu1, Alper Çelik1
1Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Genel Cerrahi, Tokat, Türkiye
2Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi, Gögüs Cerrahi, Tokat, Türkiye
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is a common and important health problem that is frequently caused by a parasite named echinococcus granulosus. The incidence of the disease is 4,9/100.000 per year in our country. Surgery is the main choice of therapy. Classical approach via transabdominal route is difficult in cases where the disease is localized at the diaphragmatic surface. The alternative approach is the transthoracic way. Here we present the results of 3 cases operated by minithoracotomy for their diseases localized at the diaphragmatic surface.
Keywords: Liver, hydatid cyst, minithoracotomy