The effect of albendazole on the prevention of secondary hydatidosis

Erzurumlu K., Hokelek M., Gonlusen L., Tas K., Amanvermez R.

HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, cilt.47, sa.31, ss.247-250, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 47 Sayı: 31
  • Basım Tarihi: 2000
  • Dergi Adı: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.247-250
  • Kocaeli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Secondary hydatidosis and recurrence are serious complications in hydatid surgery. Although medical treatment and current surgical techniques are more effective in the prevention of cyst formation resulting from spillage of cystic liquid, secondary hydatidosis is still surgically important. Albendazole, a derivative of benzoimidazole, is the most commonly used drug in the medical treatment of echinococcosis. The effectiveness of pre-operative prolonged or single dose applications is supported by the literature.