Endoscopy 1988; 20(6): 321-322
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018206
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Endoscopic Gallbladder Catheterisation and Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in the Management of Mirizzi's Syndrome

D. F. Martin1 , D. E. F. Tweedle2 , P. N. Rao3
  • 1Consultant Radiologist, Department of Radiology and Gastroenterology Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester, Withington, Manchester
  • 2Consultant Surgeon, Gastroenterology Unit, University Hospital of South Manchester, Withington, Manchester
  • 3Consultant Urologist, University Hospital of South Manchester, Withington, Manchester
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

Summary

A novel approach to the management of Mirizzi's syndrome due to a mucocele of the gallbladder is reported. Endoscopic retrograde catheterisation of the gallbladder permitted decompression, and was followed by extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy of gallbladder calculi in an 80-year-old man considered unfit for operation.