True about hydatid diseasea) MC site is lungb) Pre-op. Albendazole followed by surgery is the t/t of choicec) 20% saline is scolicidald) Puncture, aspiration, injection, and respiration (PAIR) done in hepatic hydatids.
Correct Answer: bd
Description: Most common site is liver followed by lung. Other sites which may be involved by E. granulosus are
abdominal cavity
kidney
brain
bone
Scolicidal agents used in hydatid surgery
20% hypertonic saline
0.5% silver nitrate
95% sterile ethanol
Absolute alcohol
Mebendazole 2.4 µg/ml
There is no place for the use of formaldehyde as a scolicidal agent.
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