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Procedures used for the management of patients with Alveolar Echinococcosis and their outcome
| Procedure | No of cases (%) | No of deaths (%) | Cause of mortality (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liver resection | 7 (38.89) | 1 (14.29) | Cholangitis |
| Palliative surgery (biliary bypass) | 2 (11.11) | 2 (100.0) | Cholangitis 1 (50.0) Biliopulmonary fistula (respiratory insufficiency) 1(50.0) |
| Inoperable (diagnostic laparotomy) | 8 (44.44) | 0 (0.0) | - |
| Trucut biopsy (medical treatment) | 1 (5.56) | 1 (100.0) | Lung metastasis |
| P-value | 0.042 | -- | -- |
