Abstract
A case is described emphasising rare complication of gallstone disease: the Mirizzi syndrome in which an impacted gallstone in the Hartmann's pouch or cystic duct causes common hepatic duct obstruction and by eroding a fistula. Diagnosis is made by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and treatment includes cholecystectomy.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Biliary Fistula / etiology*
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Biliary Fistula / surgery
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Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
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Cholecystectomy
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Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / diagnostic imaging
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Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / etiology*
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Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / surgery
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Female
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Gallstones / complications*
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Gallstones / surgery
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Hepatic Duct, Common / diagnostic imaging
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Hepatic Duct, Common / pathology*
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Hepatic Duct, Common / surgery
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Humans
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Syndrome