Rare But Life-Threatening Complication of Hydatid Disease
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Rare But Life-Threatening Complication of Hydatid Disease

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2017;41(3):180-182 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2017.5078
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Abstract

Cystic echinococcosis is an infectious disease that is potentially associated with the biliary tract. Of thousand cases of hydatid cysts that were successfully treated by the Örmeci method, only two presented with cholangitis subsequent to the percutaneous treatment. These cases were treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, and this study provides details regarding the clear fistulization of hydatid cysts into the biliary tract.

Keywords: Örmeci method, cystic echinococcosis, cholangitis