Mirizzi Syndrome: From Ultrasound Diagnosis to Surgery—A Case Report
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چکیده
The Mirizzi syndrome is a rare disorder that usually presents with jaundice and cholangitis; its lack of recognition in the diagnostic path could have serious consequences for the patient undergoing cholecystectomy. Here we describe the clinical case of a jaundiced patient from the ultrasound suspect of Mirizzi syndrome to the surgical treatment.
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تاریخ انتشار 2013