Surgical Treatment and Follow-Up of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst

The lung is the second most commonly involved organ in humans by hydatid disease. Management of large pulmonary hydatid cysts is a great challenge for thoracic surgeons. Lung resections should be considered the last choice for huge pulmonary hydatid cysts when the lung expansion is not optimal after cyst removal. Here, we present a case of huge lung hydatid cyst involving the entire right lower lobe which was successfully managed by lung-preserving surgery in which the postoperative course showed gradual resolution of the involved lobe during a one-year follow-up.

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A Case of Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst of the Liver and Review of the Literature

Case Reports in Radiology ◽

10.1155/2017/7639056 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Nilufer Bulut ◽

Sevinc Dagıstanlı

Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Emergency Service ◽

Elective Surgery ◽

Wedge Resection ◽

Bile Leakage ◽

Southeast Europe ◽

Surgical Methods ◽

Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst ◽

Cyst Rupture

Background. Hydatid cyst is an endemic disease frequently localized to the liver. It is frequently observed in Southeast Europe, Middle East, and Turkey. Although the cyst rupture can occur spontaneously, it can also occur upon albendazole treatment. Its surgical treatment includes cystotomy, capitonnage, and wedge resection. Material-Method. A 56-year-old male immigrant was admitted with fever, pain, and cough. Albendazole treatment was initiated and elective surgery was planned. Upon his admission to emergency service, he was diagnosed with pneumonia, and a spontaneous cyst rupture was detected. Result. Thoracotomy and cystotomy were performed. Bile leakage aspiration and lung wedge resection were also performed. Conclusion. Different surgical methods are used in the treatment of hydatid cysts depending on the localization and complications. Follow-up with antihelminthic drugs such as albendazole and mebendazole is recommended in medical treatment.

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A Case of Horner’s Syndrome After the Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst

Turkish Journal of Parasitology ◽

10.5152/tpd.2010.13 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 34 (4) ◽

pp. 195-199 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gulsum Iclal BAYHAN ◽

Meryem KARACA ◽

Ulku YAZICI ◽

Gonul TANIR

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Horner’S Syndrome ◽

Horner's Syndrome ◽

Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst

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Intact endobronchial hydatid cyst: an unexpected bronchoscopic challenge

Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals ◽

10.1177/0218492317705287 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 60-62 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Adil Zamani ◽

Sebnem Yosunkaya

Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Rare Case ◽

Fiberoptic Bronchoscope ◽

Diagnostic Challenge ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst

We describe a rare case of intact endobronchial hydatid cyst that posed a diagnostic challenge because of an unusual imaging manifestation (atelectasis) and unexpected bronchoscopic findings. Although the role of bronchoscopy in the management of pulmonary hydatid cyst is still controversial, 6 cases of complicated pulmonary hydatid cyst removed completely by suction through a fiberoptic bronchoscope have been reported so far. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first nonsurgically treated case of intact endobronchial hydatid cyst with an uneventful long-term follow-up.

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Comparison of the outcome of transverse and circumferential capitonnage in surgical treatment of pulmonary hydatid cyst - a single centre study

IMC Journal of Medical Science ◽

10.3329/imcjms.v15i2.55809 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 15 (2) ◽

pp. 13-17

Author(s):

Farooq Ahmad Ganie ◽

Masarat ul Gani ◽

Khan M Yaqoob ◽

Syed Mohsin Manzoor ◽

GN Lone ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Hospital Stay ◽

Fluid Collection ◽

Postoperative Recovery ◽

Air Leaks ◽

Single Centre Study ◽

Group 2 ◽

Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst ◽

Group 1

Background and objectives: The enucleation of the pulmonary hydatid cyst is followed by individual closure of bronchial air leaks and obliteration of the residual pericystic cavity by capitonnage, either by circumferential or interrupted transverse suture. The objective of the study was to compare the surgical outcome of transverse and circumferential capitonnage in terms of postoperative recovery course, residual cavitations, air leaks, cavitatory or pleural collections and the recurrence of primary disease after enucleation of the pulmonary hydatid cyst. Methods: Patients with pulmonary hydatid cyst were included in the study and divided into two groups. Each group consisted of 30 patients. Patients of Group-1 underwent enucleation of the hydatid cyst followed by closure of bronchial air leaks with classical circumferential closure of the cavity and patients of Group-2 had enucleation of the hydatid cyst and closure of the cavity by transverse capitonnage. Results: Ten cases (33.33%) of Group-1 had hospital stay for more than 5 days compared to 4(13.33%) in Group-2 (p=0.03). Out of 30 patients who had undergone circumferential closure of the hydatid cavity, 5 (16.67%) patients had residual cavitatory fluid collection while there was none in the other group. In Group-1, 7 (23.3%) cases had reactionary intrapleural fluid collection compared to 2 (6.6%) in Group-2 (p=0.035). After 3 months of follow-up, 4 patients in circumferential capitonnage had mild haemoptysis and 1 had aspergilloma while no such complication occurred in any patient in the transverse capitonnage group. No recurrence of cyst occurred in any case in both groups. Conclusion: There was a considerable advantage of transverse capitonnage of the hydatid lung cavity after enucleation in terms of short hospital stay, minimal or no reactionary intrapleural or intra cavitatory collections and less air leaks. Ibrahim Med. Coll. J. 2021; 15(2): 13-17

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Successful Surgical Treatment of a Brain Stem Hydatid Cyst in a Child

Case Reports in Surgery ◽

10.1155/2020/5645812 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2020 ◽

pp. 1-3 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Rahaf Alok ◽

Jaber Mahmoud

Keyword(s):

Differential Diagnosis ◽

Surgical Treatment ◽

Hydatid Cyst ◽

Brain Stem ◽

Mediterranean Region ◽

Cystic Lesions ◽

Parasitic Infestation ◽

Hydatid Cysts ◽

Liver And Kidney

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation, which is endemic in the Mediterranean region. It is often located in the liver and the lungs, whereas brain stem hydatid cysts are extremely rare. We report a case of a five-year-old female who presented with hemiparesis, and after investigations, she was diagnosed with a hydatid cyst in the pons. She also had cysts in her liver and kidney. The cerebral cyst was completely removed without rupture, using gentle water-jet dissection (Dowling’s technique). She was feeling well after 4-month follow-up. We emphasize the importance of keeping hydatid cysts in the differential diagnosis of pediatric infratentorial cystic lesions.

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