Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a complex, chronic and neglected disease with a worldwide
distribution. The liver is the most frequent location of parasitic cysts. In humans, its clinical …

Background In patients with hepatic cystic echinococcosis (CE), treatment effectiveness,
outcomes, complications, and recurrence rate are controversial. Endocystectomy is a …

Most cases of hepatic hydatid disease exhibit uncomplicated clinical course and
management. However, the diagnosis and management of complicated hepatic hydatid …

Background Liver hydatidosis is a severe health problem in endemic areas. Due to
migration from these countries to other zones, now it is a worldwide problem. Liver …

Introduction Hydatid liver disease is a prevalent condition in endemic areas, particularly in
the Middle East and North Africa. The use of laparoscopy as a treatment option has gained …

Bile leaks from the intrahepatic biliary tree are an important cause of morbidity following
hepatic surgery and trauma. Despite reduction in mortality for hepatic surgery in the last 2 …

ABSTRACT Background/Aims: Cystobiliary communication (CBF) with hepatic hydatid
disease is responsible for postoperative bile leakage after surgical management. This study …

Background Endocystectomy is a conservative surgical approach to managing cystic
echinococcosis. Bile leakage is the main complication of this technique. The aim of this …

BACKGROUND: Hepatic hydatid cysts are common disorders in Turkey. Although most
patients are treated by percutaneous drainage, some cases require operative intervention …

Background: Bile leak is the main cause of morbidity and mortality after surgery for hydatid
liver cysts. Aim was to assess the role of prophylactic endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) in …