A different approach for sterilization of liver hydatid cysts

TO THE EDITOR Many different methods have been used in surgical treatment of liver hvdatid cysts. However, two methods have been frequently used recently： one is used to radically remove the cyst and the other is used to shrink the cyst cavity after treated with scolocidal agents. One of the most important principles for the treatment of hydatid cyst is to avoid the contact of fluid in the cavity with the adjacent tissues during cyst cavity contacts with scolek killers at certain time.