Observed or Predicted Albendazole Hepatotoxicity as an Indication for a Resection Procedure in Hepatic Hydatid Disease - A Short Series of Cases

Asenov Y., Akin M., Ibis C., Tekant Y., Ozden I.

CHIRURGIA, vol.114, no.4, pp.522-527, 2019 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 114 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.21614/chirurgia.114.4.524
  • Journal Name: CHIRURGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.522-527
  • Keywords: hydatid disease, Echinococcus granulosus resection, pericystectomy, drainage, albendazole hepatotoxicity, LIVER, EFFICACY
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To highlight the role of albendazole hepatotoxicity in the choice between drainage versus a resection procedure in hepatic hydatidosis.