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Mirizzi Syndrome
Study data from M.D. Kelly and co-authors update knowledge of mirizzi syndrome
June 8th, 2009
"Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of cholecystolithiasis characterized by jaundice due to compression of the common hepatic duct. The diagnosis may not be immediately apparent, and management is controversial with open surgery still recommended by some authors," scientists writing in the Jsls - Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons report. "A case is detailed herein of a 67-year-old man who presented with abdominal pain, fever, and jaundice. A dilated bile duct eras found on ultrasound, but the gallbladder could not be seen. The diagnosis of Mirizzi syndrome was made at ERCP, and a stent was placed through the papilla. Laparoscopic retrograde...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2009-06-08)
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