Management of biliary obstruction in patients with newly diagnosed alveolar echinococcosis: a Swiss retrospective cohort study.

Publikation

Management of biliary obstruction in patients with newly diagnosed alveolar echinococcosis: a Swiss retrospective cohort study.

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review - 06.10.2023

Mueller Sandra, Ghafoor Soleen, Meyer Zu Schwabedissen Cordula, Grimm Felix, Murray Fritz Ruprecht, Husmann Lars, Stanek Nadine, Deplazes Peter, Schlag Christoph, Kremer Andreas E, Gubler Christoph, Reiner Caecilia S, Semela David, Muellhaupt Beat, Deibel Ansgar

Zitation

Mueller S, Ghafoor S, Meyer Zu Schwabedissen C, Grimm F, Murray F, Husmann L, Stanek N, Deplazes P, Schlag C, Kremer A, Gubler C, Reiner C, Semela D, Muellhaupt B, Deibel A. Management of biliary obstruction in patients with newly diagnosed alveolar echinococcosis: a Swiss retrospective cohort study. Swiss Med Wkly 2023; 153:40116.

Art

Wissenschaftlicher Artikel/Review (Englisch)

Zeitschrift

Swiss Med Wkly 2023; 153

Veröffentlichungsdatum

06.10.2023

eISSN (Online)

1424-3997

Seiten

40116

Kurzbeschreibung/Zielsetzung

Alveolar echinococcosis, an orphan zoonosis affecting the liver, is of increasing concern worldwide. Most symptomatic cases present at an advanced and inoperable stage, sometimes with biliary obstruction prompting biliary tract interventions. These are, however, associated with a high risk of infectious complications. The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the effectiveness and safety of conservative and interventional treatment approaches in patients with newly diagnosed alveolar echinococcosis and biliary obstruction.