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| Title: |
Biliary Fistula, Gallstone Ileus, And Mirizzi's Syndrome. |
| Author: |
Petrowsky, H.; Clavien, P.A. |
| Source: |
IN: Clavien, P.; Baillie, J., eds. Diseases of the Gallbladder and Bile Ducts: Diagnosis and Treatment. 2nd ed. Williston, VT: Blackwell Publishing Inc. 2006. pp 239-251. |
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Available from Blackwell Publishing Inc. P.O. Box 20, Williston, VT 05495. Phone: 1-800-216-2522. Email: orders@aidcvt.com. Website: http://www .blackwellpublishing.com. Price: $229.95. |
| Abstract: |
This chapter on biliary fistula, gallstone ileus, and related major complications is from a textbook that provides a comprehensive and critical approach to both established and new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for diseases of the gallbladder and bile ducts. A separate section of this chapter covers Mirizzi’s syndrome, a special complication of gallstone disease characterized by an impacted gallstone in the cystic duct or the neck of the gallbladder that compresses the adjacent bile duct and results in complete or partial obstruction of the common hepatic bile duct. Gallstone ileus is a mechanical bowel obstruction that is caused by impaction of one or more gallstones within the lumen of the intestinal system. The authors discuss the different types of biliary fistulas, the clinical presentation of gallstone ileus and Mirizzi’s syndrome, the diagnostic imaging studies that may be used to confirm the presence of gallstone ileus and Mirizzi’s syndrome, and treatment options, notably surgical strategies. The chapter includes a summary of objectives, a list of suggested readings, extensive references, and a set of self-test questions that focus on the material covered in the chapter. 6 figures. 3 tables. 114 references. |
| Format: |
Book Chapter |
| Language: |
English. |
| Major Keywords: |
Digestive System Diseases. Gallbladder Diseases. Biliary Tract Diseases. Gallstones. Complications. Fistula. Ileum. Patient Care Management. |
| Minor Keywords: |
Gallbladder. Bile Ducts. Symptoms. Imaging Studies. Diagnostic Tests. Surgical Techniques. Patient Selection. Biliary Tract Stones. |
| Publication Number: |
DDBK10815. |
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