Surgical policy in echinococcosis of the liver with affection of bile ducts

: Short-term results of surgical treatment of 277 patients with hepatic echinococcosis associated with affection of bile ducts are analyzed. If it is impossible, additional drainage of bile ducts and residual cavity is indicated. Pericystectomy is recommended when hydatid cyst has calcified fibrous capsule. It is demonstrated that rational surgical policy permits to achieve favorable results: postoperative complications were seen in 25.9% cases, lethality was 1.4%.