Capitonnage Results in Low Postoperative Morbidity in the Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Echinococcosis

Yaldiz, Sadik; Gursoy, Soner; Ucvet, Ahmet; Yaldiz, Demet; Kaya, Seyda

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.11.011

Capitonnage Results in Low Postoperative Morbidity in the Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Echinococcosis

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Yaldiz S., Gursoy S., Ucvet A., Yaldiz D., Kaya S.

ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, vol.93, no.3, pp.962-967, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 93 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2012
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.11.011
Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.962-967
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background. The main surgical techniques in the treatment of pulmonary echinococcosis are cystotomy alone, cystotomy and capitonnage, enucleation, and pericystectomy. Controversy persists regarding the selection of surgical technique. We reviewed our experience to identify the impact of capitonnage on outcomes.