Successful off-pump resection of apical cardiac hydatid cyst: A rare case report
Cardiac hydatid disease, though rare, poses serious risks in endemic regions. Echocardiography and CT scans help in diagnosing hydatid cysts, measuring their size, and assessing their location. Surgical intervention is recommended, even in asymptomatic patients, to prevent cyst rupture and potential complications.
Authors
- Muhammad Anas Kudsi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6416-4510)
- Ahmad Ismail (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7669-5641)
- Abdoul Majid Sires (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4229-1830)
- Jad Alhaq Wardeh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3058-2297)
- Tameem Azzawi
Institutions
- University of Aleppo (SY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000041811
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00