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World J Hepatol. Jan 18, 2017; 9(2): 114-118
Published online Jan 18, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i2.114
Published online Jan 18, 2017. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v9.i2.114
Percutaneous drainage as a first therapeutic step prior to surgery in liver hydatid cyst abscess: Is it worth it?
Aylhin J Lopez-Marcano, Jose M Ramia, Vladimir Arteaga, Roberto De la Plaza, Jhonny D Gonzales, Anibal Medina, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, 19002 Guadalajara, Spain
Author contributions: Lopez-Marcano AJ designed research; Ramia JM performed research; Lopez-Marcano AJ, Arteaga V, Gonzales JD and Medina A analyzed data; Lopez-Marcano AJ, Ramia JM and De la Plaza R wrote the manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The protocol was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara.
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Correspondence to: Dr. Jose M Ramia, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgical Unit, Department of Surgery, Hospital Universitario de Guadalajara, c/Donantes de Sangre, s/n, 19002 Guadalajara, Spain. jose_ramia@hotmail.com
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Received: June 2, 2016
Peer-review started: June 6, 2016
First decision: July 5, 2016
Revised: October 24, 2016
Accepted: November 21, 2016
Article in press: November 22, 2016
Published online: January 18, 2017
Peer-review started: June 6, 2016
First decision: July 5, 2016
Revised: October 24, 2016
Accepted: November 21, 2016
Article in press: November 22, 2016
Published online: January 18, 2017
Core Tip
Core tip: Liver hydatid abscess (LHA) management is not standardized. The traditional treatment is emergency surgery but the results are usually suboptimal because the patients are in poor medical condition. The initial treatment of LHA in septic patients with percutaneous drainage in combination with antibiotic therapy and supportive measures allows control of the infection and improves the patient’s general condition. This enables the physician to treat the patient in greater safety and also reduces complications.