The bile drainage methods in obstructive jaundice include percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) via a percutaneous approach and endoscopic biliary drainage (EBD) through endoscopy. Due to the recent developments in endoscopic accessories and concerning reports on the disadvantages of PTBD, EBD is currently being favored over PTBD. Moreover, Kawakami et al. stated that PTBD is an inv...

This article represents the difficulties in diagnosing and treating patients with gallstone disease complicated by Mirizzi syndrome obstructive jaundice. The manifestation of is characterized many clinical, laboratory instrumental symptoms found acute chronic cholecystitis. Among them, it worth noting pain right subcostal region, jaundice, increased body temperature revealed during ultrasound. ...