Introflexion as a method of surgical treatment for hydatid disease.
For the management of the residual cavity after removal of a hydatid cyst, several surgical methods have been suggested. To prevent the undesirable results of the previously suggested techniques, we have been using a new method called introflexion. This simple, safe and effective method has been described and discussed herein.
Arioğul
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Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Istanbul Medical School, Turkey.
Emre
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Alper
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Uras
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D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013997:Time Factors