Percutaneous ethanol aspiration and ethanol injection (PAI) in the treatment of hydatid liver cysts (HLCs): 17-year experience of a single centre
A Giorgio, G De Stefano, N Mariniello, A Di Sarno, V Giorgio, S Iaquinta, U Scognamiglio · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2007 · Heft 10
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Objectives: The aim of our study was to report our 17-year experience in the treatment of HLCs with double percutaneous aspiration and ethanol injection (D-PAI). Methods: Between January 1988 and January 2005, 168 patients (108 males, 13–80 years) with 225 hydatid liver cysts underwent Double PAI. Only patients with viable cysts were treated. Under ultrasonographic guidance, the cystic fluid was aspirated as much as possible through 22–18G needles, and then 95% sterile ethanol was injected and left in situ without reaspiration. The same procedure was repeated 3 days later. Results: D-PAI was completed in 106/110…
