The Role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in the Management of Hepatic Hydatid Disease

Abstract

This study demonstrates the usefulness of ERCP in symptomatic patients with hepatic hydatid cysts; EST enables clearance of the common bile duct and allows healing of postoperative fistulae in the majority of patients. We do not, however, recommend performing routine preoperative ERCP in asymptomatic patients with the disease.