Predictors of morbidity and mortality in the surgical management of hydatid cyst of the liver.

Background/aims: Surgery for hydatid cyst of the liver is widely practiced worldwide; this type of management is still associated with high mortality and morbidity. The aim of this study is to find out possible predictors for this high mortality and morbidity.

Materials And Methods: The medical records of 169 patients who underwent surgery for hydatid cyst of the liver were retrospectively reviewed.