Abstract

Multiorgan hydatid cysts caused by larval growth of Echinococcus granulosus, is a rare condition in paediatric age group. There are very few reports of management of multiorgan hydatid cysts, involving lung, liver, and spleen by minimally invasive approach in paediatric age group. Herewith, we are reporting a case of hydatid cysts involving lung, liver, and spleen in a six-year-old child managed by minimally invasive surgery along with the review of literature.

Details

Title
Minimal access surgery for multiorgan hydatid cysts
Author
Mishra, Pankaj; Agrawal, Amit; Joshi, Milind; Sanghvi, Beejal; Gupta, Rahul; Parelkar, Sandesh
Pages
40-2
Publication year
2010
Publication date
Jan 2010
Publisher
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd.
ISSN
01896725
e-ISSN
09745998
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
849642606
Copyright
Copyright Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd. Feb 2010