Figure 1. Intraoperative appearance of the cystic cavity
Figure 2. Macroscopic view of the vesicles
Figure 3. CT scan showed a large fluid collection in the right lobe of the liver.
Echinococcal hydatid cysts of the liver is frequently seen in endemic regions [1]. The treatment of hydatid cyst is surgical. Desired goals of treatment of liver hydatidosis are complete elimination of parasite and prevention of recurrent disease [2-4]. Pericystectomy is presently considered to be ideal operation . As a general rule, prompt emptying of the cyst must be performed to prevent risk of cyst perforation. If the pericyst has been removed and hemorhage or bile leakage excluded, then a omental flab can be used on residual cavity. Once the residual cyst wall has been controlled, introflexion can be performed to prevent a dead space. In spite of this procedures, late follow-up image studies may show fluid collections usually as bilomas and hematomas. Most important problem is to decide either a reccurent cyst or the remnant of previous surgery [5]. The pattern of postoperative symptoms usually includes a sensation of pressure and deep-seated pain at the upper abdominal quadrant. CT is valuable for the diagnosis of recurring patterns. It might be difficult to decide differantial diagnosis of fluid collections. The treatment methods are varied.
Conclusion
In cases of manifest collections, ultrasonography-guided emptying of huge collections is useful to relieve the clinic symptoms.With this case we woud like to share our experience with this postoperative follow-up and drainage procedure without residual collections.
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