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  • Title: Laparoscopic fenestration of symptomatic non-parasitic cysts of the liver.
    Author: Fabiani P, Mazza D, Toouli J, Bartels AM, Gugenheim J, Mouiel J.
    Journal: Br J Surg; 1997 Mar; 84(3):321-2. PubMed ID: 9117295.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Some 5-10 per cent of patients with congenital 'solitary' liver cysts develop symptoms (pain, gastric outlet obstruction or jaundice), and require treatment. METHODS: Ten consecutive patients with symptomatic non-parasitic liver cysts have been treated by laparoscopic fenestration. RESULTS: There were no postoperative complications. During a median follow-up of 25.5 months with ultrasonographic examination there has been no recurrence of the cysts and the patients remain asymptomatic. CONCLUSION: The minimal access surgical approach by laparoscopic fenestration could become standard treatment for simple liver cysts.
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