Complications of hepatic echinococcosis: multimodality imaging approach

Complications of hepatic echinococcosis: multimodality imaging approach

Abstract Hydatid disease is a worldwide zoonosis endemic in many countries. Liver echinococcosis accounts for 60–75% of cases and may be responsible for a wide spectrum of complications in about one third of patients. Some of these complications are potentially life-threatening and require prompt di...

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Main Authors: Silvia Greco, Roberto Cannella, Dario Giambelluca, Giusy Pecoraro, Emanuele Battaglia, Massimo Midiri, Giuseppe Brancatelli, Federica Vernuccio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-12-01
Series:Insights into Imaging
Subjects:
Echinococcosis
Multimodal imaging
Computed tomography
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0805-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13244-019-0805-8

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