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Understanding Mirizzi Syndrome in Gallstones by Sheyla Alejandra Huaccha is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Mirizzi syndrome is an unusual presentation of gallstones where a gallstone becomes impacted in the gallbladder or cystic duct, causing obstruction of the common hepatic duct by external compression. Surgery for this syndrome is associated with an increased risk of bile duct injury. It is important to consider this diagnosis in patients with a history of obstructive jaundice undergoing gallbladder surgery. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is useful for defining the biliary anatomy p
- Author
- Sheyla Alejandra Huaccha
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- EN