Management and outcome of cardiac and endovascular cystic echinococcosis.

Management and outcome of cardiac and endovascular cystic echinococcosis.

BACKGROUND: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) can affect the heart and the vena cava but few cases are reported. METHODS: A retrospective case series of 11 patients with cardiac and/or endovascular CE, followed-up over a period of 15 years (1995-2009) is reported. RESULTS: Main clinical manifestations incl...

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Main Authors: Marta Díaz-Menéndez, José Antonio Pérez-Molina, Francesca Florence Norman, Ana Pérez-Ayala, Begoña Monge-Maillo, Pilar Zamarrón Fuertes, Rogelio López-Vélez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3250507?pdf=render

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