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Surgical Treatment of Echinococcal Cysts of the Heart: Report of 3 Cases

Ahmet Özyaziciolu, MD, Hikmet Koçak, MD, Münacettin Ceviz, MD, Ahmet Yavuz Balci, MD

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Atatürk University Medical Faculty Aziziye Hospital Erzurum, Turkey
Ahmet Özyaziciolu, MD Tel: 90 442 316 6333 Fax: 90 442 316 6340 email: violinahmet{at}hotmail.com Gez Mah. Yasemin Sok., Atmaca Apt. A Blok No. 5, Erzurum 25200, Turkey.

Three patients diagnosed with hydatid cysts of the heart underwent surgical treatment. The cysts were enucleated and the cavities were closed in 2 cases by plication and obliteration. In one case, the cystic cavity was closed with biologic glue. The outcome was satisfactory in all 3 patients. Postoperative treatment with albendazole is recommended.

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