The Non-operative Management of Asymptomatic Liver Hydatids: Ending Echinococcophobia
ConclusionsMore than 80% of asymptomatic liver hydatids have a favorable outcome without pre-emptive surgical interventions. The presence of LMD at any stage and/or PDCs of any grade justifiably exempts asymptomatic univesicular liver hydatids from any treatments. Those without LMD or PDCs can be effectively managed with long-term albendazole, artificially inducing larval involution.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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