Surgical policy in echinococcosis of the liver with affection of bile ducts
Abdullaev, A.G.; Movchun, A.A.; Agaev, R.M.
Khirurgiia 2: 38-42
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-1207 PMID: 15798728 Document Number: 584547
Short-term results of surgical treatment of 277 patients with hepatic echinococcosis associated with affection of bile ducts are analyzed. If it is impossible, additional drainage of bile ducts and residual cavity is indicated. Pericystectomy is recommended when hydatid cyst has calcified fibrous capsule. It is demonstrated that rational surgical policy permits to achieve favorable results: postoperative complications were seen in 25.9% cases, lethality was 1.4%.