Mirizzi Syndrome: Diagnosis and Management of a Challenging Biliary Disease

Background. Mirizzi syndrome is a condition difficult to diagnose and treat, representing a particular “challenge” for the biliary surgeon. The disease can mimic cancer of the gallbladder, causing considerable diagnostic difficulties. Furthermore, it increases the risk of intraoperative biliary inju...

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Main Authors: Gennaro Clemente, Andrea Tringali, Agostino M. De Rose, Elena Panettieri, Marino Murazio, Gennaro Nuzzo, Felice Giuliante
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/6962090