Pleural Empyema as a Late Complication of Liver Cystectomy for Hydatid Cyst

Abstract

Cystectomy without capitonnage is a widely used surgical technique for liver hydatid disease. A residual cavity can be left during the procedure, which can turn into an abscess. We report the case of a patient who developed right pleural empyema as a late complication of this procedure. She was successfully managed with antibiotics and a right thoracotomy.

Key words:

• Liver abscess
• hydatid cyst
• pleural empyema.

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J.C. Vasquez

J. C. Vasquez, M.D. Portneuf Medical Center 777 Hospital Way. Pocatello, ID 83201 Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]