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Klinikum Hannover Siloah, Hannover, Germany
Intraductal ultrasonography is sensitive and specific for diagnosing Mirizzi syndrome
September 13th, 2006
Intraductal ultrasonography (IDUS) is a sensitive and specific method for the diagnosis of Mirizzi syndrome. According to recent research from Germany, "Common bile duct (CBD) compression can be caused by stones in the cystic duct (Mirizzi syndrome) which can be difficult to diagnose even with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Conventional imaging often gives insufficient information and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and magnetic resonance imaging may improve diagnostic accuracy, but often the final diagnosis is made during exploratory surgery." T. Wehrmann and colleagues, Klinikum Hannover Siloah, explained, "All patients...
Source: Telemedicine Business Week (2006-09-13)
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