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  • Title: Effect of hypertonic saline and alcohol on viability of daughter cysts in hepatic hydatid disease.
    Author: Karayalçin K, Besim H, Sonisik M, Erverdi N, Korkmaz A, Aras N.
    Journal: Eur J Surg; 1999 Nov; 165(11):1043-4. PubMed ID: 10595607.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To test the efficacy of hypertonic saline (20%) and absolute alcohol on the integrity of daughter cysts and the viability of the protoscoleces contained in these cysts. DESIGN: Experimental study. SETTING: Teaching hospital, Turkey. MATERIAL: 80 daughter cysts obtained from two patients with Gharbi type III hydatid cysts of the liver. INTERVENTIONS: The cysts were divided into two groups, in the first of which cysts were placed into hypertonic saline and in the second into absolute alcohol; they were kept there for 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Integrity of the cyst wall and viability of the contents were evaluated using a vital staining technique with 0.1% eosin. RESULTS: Neither hypertonic saline nor absolute alcohol solution had any effect on the integrity of the daughter cysts or the viability of the protoscoleces. CONCLUSION: Percutaneous drainage of type III hydatid cysts can lead to high recurrence rates.
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