Immediate and remote results of treatment of hepatic echinococcosis

: The immediate results of treatment in 493 patients, in whom 573 operations were accomplished, are analysed. Postoperatively, complications developed in 47.5%. The longterm results were studied in 284 patients within the the terms from 1 to 25 years. The signs of hepatitis were observed in 72, chronic fistulas--in 68, postoperative hernias--in 13, a decreased working capacity and disability--in 32. Recurrences were noted in 52 cases, including true recurrences in 11.