Intrabiliary Rupture of Hepatic Hydatid Cysts: A Retrospective Case Series of Six Patients

Background

Intrabiliary rupture is a clinically important complication of hepatic hydatid disease and may present with biliary obstruction or cholangitis. This study describes the clinical, radiological, operative, and early postoperative features of patients treated surgically for hepatic hydatid cysts ruptured into the biliary tract.

Methods