Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus. Humans
are an intermediate host and are usually infected by direct contact with dogs or indirectly by …

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

This paper reviews the literature on zoonotic cestode infections with specific reference to the
years 1999-2003. The sources and prevalence of various zoonotic tapeworm infections …

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 …

AIM: Intrabiliary rupture (IBR) is a common and serious compli-cation of hepatic hydatid cyst.
The incidence varies from 1% to 25%. The treatment of IBR is still controversial. We aimed to …

Hydatid disease, although endemic mostly in sheep‐farming countries, remains a public
health issue worldwide, involving mainly the liver. Intrabiliary rupture is the most frequent …

Abstract Cystic echinococcosis (CE)(hydatidosis, hydatid disease) is a zoonosis caused by
the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, typically affecting the liver. Hepatic cystic …

The most common and serious complication of hepatic hydatid cyst disease is the
communication between the cyst and the biliary tree. The diagnosis and treatment of this …

Background Liver hydatidosis may lead to serious morbidity due to biliary complications, the
management for which endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) and biliary drainage are very …

Introduction: Experience in the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
(ERCP) for the investigation and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders is relatively limited …