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Aneurysm of the hepatic artery an unusual cause of obstructive jaundice

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The case of a patient with a large intra- and extrahepatic aneurysm of the hepatic artery is reported. In such cases, accurate preoperative diagnosis is essential, angiography for diagnosis and for a good preoperative evaluation is of considerable importance.

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  1. From the Departments of Internal Medicine, Radiology and Radioisotopes, and General Surgery, Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, Tex.

    Guillermo McEwan-Alvarado M.D. (Fellow in Gastroenterology, Scott, Sherwood, and Brindley Foundation), Horacio R. Villarreal M.D., A. C. Broders Jr. M.D, E. B. Best M.D. & C. W. Broders M.D.

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McEwan-Alvarado, G., Villarreal, H.R., Broders, A.C. et al. Aneurysm of the hepatic artery an unusual cause of obstructive jaundice. Digest Dis Sci 12, 509–514 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02233183

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