Purpose: The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of percutaneous treatment in hydatid cysts (HCs) with at least one diameter larger than 10 cm.
Materials and methods: 58 CE1 or CE3a HCs with at least one diameter larger than 10 cm which were treated with catheterization between September 2016 and December 2021 were retrospectively analyzed.
Results: Mean age was 40 ± 17.7 (18-80). Majority of HCs were in the liver (89.6%). Median follow-up was 28 months. Technical success rate was 100%; however, a second procedure was needed in 13 cysts due to recollection (n = 4), infection (n = 6), and recurrence (n = 3).
Conclusions: Giant HCs can be effectively treated with catheterization with low complication rates.
Keywords: Catheterization; Giant; Hydatid cysts; Percutaneous.
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