Hydatid cyst fistula into the aorta presenting with massive hemoptysis. Case report and literature review
Date
2001
Authors
Harris D.G.
Van Vuuren W.M.
Augustyn J.
Rossouw G.J.
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Abstract
Hydatid involvement of the aorta is extremely uncommon. We present a case where a hydatid cyst of the lung eroded into the thoracic aorta, causing massive hemoptysis. Successful repair was performed by resection (including left lower lobectomy) and graft interposition.
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albendazole, adult, aorta disease, aorta surgery, article, case report, clinical feature, controlled study, fistula, hemoptysis, histopathology, human, human tissue, lobectomy, lung hydatid cyst, male, nonhuman, radiodiagnosis, thoracic aorta, Adult, Aortic Diseases, Echinococcosis, Pulmonary, Hemoptysis, Humans, Male, Vascular Fistula
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Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
42
4
42
4