Hydatid liver disease: a perspective in treatment.
Hydatid liver disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus is a serious problem in regions where the parasite is endemic. The treatment of choice is surgery, however, it is associated with recurrence rates of up to 30%. Medical treatment with benzimidazole derivatives has limited success. The treatment modalities for hydatid liver disease are reviewed in detail and are evaluated in terms of radical treatment.
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Department of Surgery, Aegean University Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey.
D000818:Animals; D001562:Benzimidazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D004446:Echinococcus / Q000145:classification; D006801:Humans; D012008:Recurrence
D001562:Benzimidazoles