Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst

This reference book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of pulmonary hydatid cyst, a major public health issue. Covering epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical aspects, it is an exhaustive guide for practitioners.Its strength lies in its exceptionally rich iconography, detailing with precision the radiological semiology (CT, X-ray) of simple and complicated forms, essential for diagnosis.Therapeutic management is analyzed in depth, from medical treatments to surgical strategies. The book explores classic techniques, both conservative and radical, and highlights modern minimally invasive approaches (VATS and u-VATS), providing a comprehensive overview of current options.Indispensable for thoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, radiologists and students, this manual is the essential tool for mastering the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hydatidosis.

Autorentext

Dr Djellout Mokhtar is Senior Assistant in Thoracic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine in Oran. His clinical expertise focuses on thoracic surgery. He is also involved in training future practitioners and contributes actively to research through national and international scientific communications.