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

Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 6, 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

Citation

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.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Swiss Med Wkly 2023; 153

Publication Date

Oct 6, 2023

Issn Electronic

1424-3997

Pages

40116

Brief description/objective

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.