Should intraoperative ultrasonography be used routinely in hepatic hydatidosis?

Background/aims: Recurrent or secondary hydatidosis are the most important problems of hepatic hydatidosis in the late postoperative period. The spread of cystic liquid, overlooked centrally located or pericystic satellite cysts that are inconspicuous during operation are the basic reasons for the problem.

Methodology: In order to prevent the risk of recurrent or secondary hydatidosis, 22 liver hydatid cystic patients were taken for a prospective study.