Endoscopic Gallbladder Catheterisation and Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy in the Management of Mirizzi's Syndrome

D. F. Martin; D. E. F. Tweedle; P. N. Rao

doi:10.1055/s-2007-1018206

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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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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.

Key words:

Endoscopy - Gallbaldder - Catheterisation - Extracorporeal Shockwave lithotripy

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