Portal Hypertensive Biliopathy: An Infrequent Cause of Biliary Obstruction
Abstract Introduction: Biliary obstruction is usually caused by choledocholithiasis. However, in some circumstances, alternative or concurring unusual ethiologies such as…
Case Report
Toxic Lung Injury in a Patient Addicted to “Legal Highs” – Case Study
Abstract Background: Toxic lung injury may manifest itself in many different ways, ranging from respiratory tract irritation and pulmonary edema…
CT vs. MRCP in choledocholithiasis jaundice
Abstract Rationale: Obstructive jaundice can raise problems to diagnostic imaging. The radiologist must choose the most appropriate examination that delivers…
Balloon dilatation of a benign biliary stricture through a T-tube tract
Abstract Percutaneous cholangioplasty is a commonly performed procedure for both benign and malignant diseases. The most common route for accessing…
Unilateral Angle-Closure Glaucoma with Ciliochoroidal Effusion after the Consumption of Cannabis: A Case Report
Abstract A 35-year-old male patient, diagnosed with acute angle-closure glaucoma, did not improve despite intensive treatment with antiglaucoma medications. Ultrasound…
Pancreaticoduodenectomy performed in a patient with situs ambiguous accompanied with isolated levocardia, malrotation, and normal spleen
Abstract We report a case of common bile duct (CBD) cancer, successfully managed with pancreaticoduodenectomy, in a patient with isolated…
Giant Choledochal Calculosis: Surgical Treatment
Abstract Context: Gallstone disease is one of the most common surgical pathologies. Choledocholithiasis may occur in some of these cases…
Endoscopic Sphincterotomy Using the Rendezvous Technique for Choledocholithiasis during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Case Report
Abstract A 50-year-old male was examined at another hospital for fever, general fatigue and slight abdominal pain. He was treated…
Acute Duodenal Ischemia and Periampullary Intramural Hematoma after an Uneventful Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in a Patient with Primary Myelofibrosis
Abstract Acute duodenal ischemia and periampullary intramural hematoma are rare complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). A 77-year-old man with…
Lemmel’s Syndrome, an Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain and Jaundice by Impacted Intradiverticular Enterolith: Case Report
Abstract Graphical Abstract: Article type: Case Report Keywords: Enterolith, Lemmel’s Syndrome, Periampullary Diverticulitis Authors: Hyo Sung Kang, Jong Jin Hyun,…