Minimally invasive treatment of hepatic hydatid cysts complicated by the rupture into the biliary tract

Abstract

The paper presents the clinical observations of the rare complication of hepatic hydatid disease: the rupture of hydatide cysts into the bile ducts. The complication causes obstruction of the bile ducts, obstructive jaundice, and cholangitis. The basic stages of diagnosis and the role of ultrasound in detecting the complications of hepatic hydatid disease have been highlighted in this paper. The minimally invasive percutaneous and endoscopic techniques under radiological guidance have been reviewed.