[Traumatic rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst].

G Chir

Dipartimento di Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Pineta Grande, Castel Volturno, CE.

Published: November 2010

Hydatid disease is endemic in some areas of the world. It is located mostly in the liver. The cysts rupture is possible after a trauma, or spontaneously by the increase of intracystic pressure. Rupture of the hydatid cyst requires urgent surgical intervention. We report our experience in treatment of traumatic rupture of hepatic hydatid cyst.

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