Comparison of cystectomy and lobectomy of lung hydatid cyst in pediatrics: a retrospective study

CONCLUSION: The complications and outcome of the cystectomy are comparable to the lobectomy technique. However, the cystectomy method has the advantage of preserving the lung tissue, therefore it's a favourable technique in endemic areas for hydatid cysts where reoperation may be indicated.PMID:38576968 | PMC:PMC10990369 | DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000001823

Source: Annals of Medicine - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Kaveh Behnia Reza Shojaeian Fasihe Mazandarani Pegah Bahrami Taqanaki Leila Ameri Sepehr Shirzadeh Mahdi Parvizi Mashhadi Source Type: research