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DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721656
Endoscopic Management of Obstructive Jaundice in Pregnancy Due to Hepatic Hydatid Disease
Abstract
Liver is one of the most common site of hydatid infection. Intra-biliary rupture of the hydatid cyst is a common and serious complication that can occur during course of pregnancy. Early diagnosis and treatment as mortality is high due to cholangitis. Surgical treatment is the definitive option, however but in the presence of cholangitis and pregnancy, ERCP with biliary drainage is the preferred management option.
Publication History
Article published online:
31 December 2020
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