Journal Basic Info
- Impact Factor: 1.989**
- H-Index: 6
- ISSN: 2637-4625
- DOI: 10.25107/2637-4625
Major Scope
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Podiatric Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Ophthalmology & Eye Surgery
- Cancer Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
Abstract
Citation: World J Surg Surg Res. 2021;4(1):1308.DOI: 10.25107/2637-4625.1308
Lemmel Syndrome
Poras Chaudhary*
Department of Surgery, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, India
*Correspondance to: Poras Chaudhary*
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Abstract:
Lemmel syndrome was first described in 1934 by Lemmel. It occurs when a duodenal diverticula
causes obstructive jaundice due to mechanical obstruction of the common bile duct. A 43-years old
male patient presented with features of obstructive jaundice. Serum bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase
and liver enzymes were raised. Imaging studies revealed presence of duodenal diverticula in second
part near ampulla causing obstructive jaundice.
Keywords:
Obstructive jaundice; Duodenal diverticula; Lemmel syndrome
Cite the Article:
Chaudhary P. Lemmel Syndrome. World J Surg Surgical Res. 2021;4:1308..