Hydatid disease of the ribs: An exceptional location
Background. Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by larval stages of cestodes belonging to the genus Echinococcus. The rib location is exceptional. It presents a real diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Objective. To describe the clinical, serological and radiological features and surgical man...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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South African Medical Association
2022-10-01
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| Series: | African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://samajournals.co.za/index.php/ajtccm/article/view/246 |