Single Stage Transthoracic Approach to the Right Lung and Liver Dome Hydatid Cysts

Aim: Both lungs and liver hydatid cysts is still an important health problem in ourcountry. In this study we aimed to present the superiority of transthoracicapproach to 24 adults right lung and liver dome hydatid cystMaterial and Methods: Between September 2008 - June 2010 in our clinic was performed by transthoracic approach to 24 adult patients with simultaneous right lungand liver dome hydatid cyst in a single stage. Cases diagnosed by clinicalevaluation, chest radiograph, chest computed tomography, abdominalultrasonography and abdominal computed tomography. 19 cases (79.17%)were male and 5 cases (20.83%) were women, age range was 17-35 andaverage was 22±2,8. Results: The most common findings with 19 patients (79.17%) were chest pain. 6 (%25) patients have bilateral lung hydatid cysts. 17 (70.83%) patients in the right lower lobe, 7 (29.17%) patients in the right middle lobe, 5 (20.83%)patients in the left lower lobe in 1 (4.16%) patient in the left upper lobe inlung, the hepatic lesions were all of the dome located. Conclusions :Single stage transthoracic approach is prevent the second surgical procedures on simultaneous right lung and liver dome hydatid cyst and it is safe and effective method