Mirizzi syndrome.
Compression of the common bile duct by a stone impacted in the cystic duct is an uncommon cause of obstructive jaundice. We present a case study and review of the literature pertaining to the presentation, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of Mirizzi Syndrome.
Toscano
R L
RL
Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH 43214.
Taylor
P H
PH
Peters
J
J
Edgin
R
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D002761:Cholangitis / Q000209:etiology; D002764:Cholecystitis / Q000209:etiology; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D001651:Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / Q000209:etiology*; D003549:Cystic Duct / Q000473:pathology*; D006500:Hepatic Duct, Common / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome