[The diagnosis and treatment of mechanical jaundice of parasitic origin]

From analysis of 230 cases of obstructive jaundice consequent upon opisthorchiasis, alveococcosis, and echinococcosis its causes and the peculiarities of the clinical course were revealed: gradual development, a long duration, disturbed hepatocyte function in the early period, high incidence of cholangitis, deep disorders of immunological reactivity, and allergic reorganization of the organism. With due regard for these characteristics, recommendations are given in respect of the diagnosis, operative treatment, prevention of postoperative complications, and postoperative management.