【Abstract】ObjectiveTo introduce the clinical appliance of liver transplantation (LT) in the therapy of alveolar hydatid disease (AHD).MethodsThe related literatures were collected and reviewed.ResultsThe 5year survival rate of AHD was 71% after LT. Removing the liver and preventing the recurrence are the two major difficulties in the treatment.ConclusionAs the only feasible and effective therapy for advanced AHD, LT should be studied further.
