Hydatid cystsarefrequently found in the liver and may be asymptomatic until growth occurs. Scolicidal agents, such as cetrimide-chlorhexidine, have been used safely in hydatid cyst surgery for many years. Here we presenta case of acute hepatic failure after the usage of the cetrimide-chlorhexidine solution during hepatic hydatid cyst surgery. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first such report in the literature.
Key words: Hydatidcyst, cetrimide-chlorhexidine, hepatic failure
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