Type IV Mirizzi Syndrome at the Hepatic Confluence Mimicking a Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma

Mirizzi’s syndrome refers to common bile duct obstruction resulting from compression by a gallstone impacted in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder. Some cases can not be identified preoperatively, despite modern imaging techniques. Today, treatment of Mirizzi syndrome is surgical. The essent...

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Main Authors: Ersoy Arslan, İlhan Bali, Mete Demir, Mustafa Görür, Selim Sözen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayincilik 2013-08-01
Series:Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi
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Online Access: http://namikkemalmedj.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/type-v-mirizzi-syndrome-at-the-hepatic-confluence-/41579