[Fatal hydatid pulmonary embolism during hepatectomy for hydatid cyst. Apropos of a case]. / Embolie pulmonaire hydatique mortelle lors d'une hépatectectomie pour kyste hydatique. Rapport d'un cas.

ABSTRACT

Liver Hydatid cysts located close to the inferior vena cava and the sus-hepatic veins are known for their risk of rupture inside these veins. The authors report the case of a patient who died from massive pulmonary embolism during the surgical treatment (hepatectomy) of liver hydatid cysts. Diagnosis and treatment of these fistula are reviewed.