Editorial

Hydatid Cyst Disease Revisited: Optimal Management of Complex Liver Disease

Authors: Emmanuel Atta Agaba, MD, FRCSEd, FACS, Diego R. Camacho, MD, FACS, Prathiba Vemulapalli, MD, FACS

Abstract

Cystic echinococcosis, although uncommon in the United States, remains an important disease entity due to the growing number of immigrants from other parts of the world where it remains endemic. For this reason, it is important for physicians, especially surgeons, to be aware of its clinical features and management.

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