5 year pair experience – indications, modifications, problems
B Golemanov, N Grigorov, R Mitova, J Genov, M Berberova, D Vuchev · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2007 · Heft 10
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Aim: Report of 5 year PAIR experience for treatment of cystic echinococcosis. Material and methods: 190 patients (85 males and 105 females) with 347 CE1 and CE3 WHO type liver and extraliver hydatid cysts, mean size 7.2cm (range 4 and 20cm) were treated with PAIR under US control according to the WHO recommendations. 95% alcohol and 25% NaCl were used as scolecidals. Classic PAIR technique, different PAIR modifications and percutaneous drainage with Seldinger approach of residual cavities were performed. Results: After the sixth month, double size reduction was obtained in 90.78% of the cysts. 64.84% showed comp…
