The role of ELISA IgG antibodies in diagnosis of cystic echinococosis of lung. A retrospective study of a single centre activity in Albania
ELISA IgG CE has limited value in diagnosing CE. However, it may aid in identifying complicated CE. Interpretation of ELISA IgE CE results should consider clinical imaging findings. Establishing pre and postoperative surveillance protocols involving family doctors and diagnostic imaging services can enhance patient care quality.
Authors
- Ornela Nuredini
- Eritjan Tashi
- Valbona Gjoni
- Fatmir Caushi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1973-9855)
- Emira Hysa
- Silva Tafaj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3777-0095)
- F Rulli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2172-2267)
- Ilir Skenduli
- Arian Mezini
- Arben Tanka
- Silvana Bala
- Agron Meshi
Institutions
- Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel (AL)
- Spitali Universitar Shefqet Ndroqi (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-03308-3
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47