Management options in hepatic hydatid disease
Objective: The aim of this retrospective study is to analyse the outcome of 4 different methods in management of hepatic hydatid disease. Patients and Methods: The study was carried out in the Military Hospital, Riyadh: 110 patients were included; 37 were treated medically; 26 patients were subject...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.sjmms.net/article.asp?issn=1658-631X;year=2014;volume=2;issue=2;spage=90;epage=94;aulast=Yasawy |
Summary: | Objective: The aim of this retrospective study is to analyse the outcome of 4 different methods in management of hepatic hydatid disease.
Patients and Methods: The study was carried out in the Military Hospital, Riyadh: 110 patients were included; 37 were treated medically; 26 patients were subjected to percutaneous drainage via ultrasound guidance. Fifty patients required surgical treatment, while the remaining 10 patients were managed endoscopically.
Results: The study showed different responses of the 4 methods applied.
Conclusion: This retrospective analysis revealed that percutaneous draiange of the hydrated cysts achieved the best yield among all other methods. |
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ISSN: | 1658-631X |