Bouchikh M, Achir A, Maidi M, Ouchen F, Fenane H, Benosman A. [Intrapleural rupture of pulmonary hydatid cysts].
REVUE DE PNEUMOLOGIE CLINIQUE 2014;
70:203-207. [PMID:
24646780 DOI:
10.1016/j.pneumo.2013.12.006]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2013] [Revised: 11/17/2013] [Accepted: 12/14/2013] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Intrapleural rupture of pulmonary hydatid cyst (PHC) is a rare but dangerous complication. The purpose of this study was to report the characteristics of this form of thoracic hydatidosis and analyze the favoring factors.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Between 1996 and 2011, 75 patients were operated in our department for PHC ruptured in the pleura (PHCP). The characteristics of this group were compared with those of a control group of 300 patients randomly selected from patients operated during the same period for PHC.
RESULTS
PHCP patients were younger than controls (23 years old vs. 27,56) (P=0.03) with male predominance (70% vs. 46%) (P=0.01). The PHCP were often located in the lower lobes (64% vs. 48%) (P=0.03). Anatomic resections were more used in control group (P=0.03) whereas decortication and pleurectomy were more frequently in PHCP (P=0.001).
CONCLUSION
Young age, male sex, and basal locations of PHC promote their rupture in the pleura. Surgical treatment of these cysts requires less anatomic resections but more decortication and pleurectomy.
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