Cardiac and pericardial hydatid cysts: a single center analysis of 22 cases
Cardiac involvement of hydatid cysts is a life-threatening condition that requires prompt surgical intervention. Postoperative albendazole therapy should be administered to prevent recurrence. In patients who refuse surgery, medical therapy may offer limited prolongation of survival.
Authors
- Yener Aydın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6523-2572)
- Uğur Kaya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2000-6090)
- Münacettin Ceviz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0166-2893)
- İzatullah Jalalzai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1591-4537)
- Fahri Aydın (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0918-9666)
- Hakan Usta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5173-4694)
- Abdürrahim Çolak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1380-9779)
- Hikmet Koçak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1720-9102)
Institutions
- Üsküdar University (TR)
- Atatürk University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-025-05366-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47