Pulmonary hydatid disease is difficult recognized in children


Cevik M., Boleken M. E., kurkcuoglu I. C., Eser I., Dorterler M. E.

PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL, vol.30, no.7, pp.737-741, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 7
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00383-014-3514-x
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Page Numbers: pp.737-741
  • Keywords: Children, Hydatid disease, Preservation, Pulmonary, Treatment, CYSTIC ECHINOCOCCOSIS, EXPERIENCE, MANAGEMENT
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Pulmonary hydatid disease is a significant health problem for children in endemic areas. Pulmonary hydatid disease is more frequent than hepatic hydatid disease in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of pulmonary hydatid disease for children in our province which is endemic for echinococcosis.