Cyst Excision versus hypertonic saline injection in the treatment of hepatic hydatid cyst

The aim of this prospective comparative study was to evaluate the feasibility and results of percutaneous drainage and surgical excision in the treatment of hepatic hydatid cysts. It included a total of 11 patients with proved hepatic hydatid cysts. Cyst excision was done in five cases, while percutaneous injection of hypertonic saline solution was done in the remaining six cases. No major intra- or postoperative complications occurred in the excision group, while a complete resolution of the cysts in the injection group was obtained in a period of up to 24 months. No recurrence occurred in either group during the follow up period