Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: RESULTS: All procedures were completed laparoscopically. Morbidities involved one case of biliary peritonitis and a one case of biliary leak requiring endoscopic stenting. CONCLUSION:
Mirizzi's syndrome cannot always be anticipated on the basis of preoperative staging, and often is encountered during the procedure. The "anatomic scenario" of this condition should be suspected for patients presenting with conditions such as empyema or mucocoele when there is a likelihood of stone impaction in the infundibulum of the gallbladder. Subtotal cholecystectomy with secure intraperitoneal biliary drainage appears to be a safe option for these patients.
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Authors | A Rohatgi, K K Singh |
Journal | Surgical endoscopy
(Surg Endosc)
Vol. 20
Issue 9
Pg. 1477-81
(Sep 2006)
ISSN: 1432-2218 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 16865619
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Bile Duct Diseases
(etiology, therapy)
- Biliary Tract Diseases
(etiology)
- Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic
(adverse effects)
- Endoscopy, Digestive System
- Female
- Gallstones
(complications, surgery)
- Humans
- Jaundice, Obstructive
(etiology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peritonitis
(etiology)
- Stents
- Syndrome
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