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Mirizzi's syndrome CT
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
CT
CT
- Mirizzi’s syndrome does not have any specific radiological features on CT imaging, but it is used to detect the cause and location of biliary obstruction. [1] [2]
- CT scan is also used to distinguish Mirizzi’s syndrome with cholecystobiliary fistula from neoplasia. [3]
References
References
- ↑ Beltrán MA (September 2012). “Mirizzi syndrome: history, current knowledge and proposal of a simplified classification”. World J. Gastroenterol. 18 (34): 4639–50. doi:10.3748/wjg.v18.i34.4639. PMC 3442202. PMID 23002333.
- ↑ Tung KL, Tang CN, Lai EC, Yang GP, Chan OC, Li MK (February 2013). “Robot-assisted laparoscopic approach of management for Mirizzi syndrome”. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 23 (1): e17–21. doi:10.1097/SLE.0b013e3182724f9f. PMID 23386165.
- ↑ Le Roux F, Sabbagh C, Robert B, Yzet T, Dugue L, Joly JP, Regimbeau JM (October 2015). “Multidisciplinary management of Mirizzi syndrome with cholecystobiliary fistula: the value of minimally invasive endoscopic surgery”. HBPD INT. 14 (5): 543–7. doi:10.1016/s1499-3872(15)60380-0. PMID 26459732.
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