Advances in Hydatid Disease

Covers a very important subject - a common parasitic disease that may require surgical treatment that is especially prevalent in parts of the developing world. As such it will be of specific interest to specialists working in South America, Africa, the Middle East, Southern Europe, and Asia.

Readers are informed and updated on the history, epidemiology, diagnosis (laboratory) treatment (both medical and surgical), and finally in prevention and health policy measures.