[Mechanical jaundice caused by stones in the cystic duct. Apropos of 10 cases].

Multiple stones in the cystic duct often cause obstructive jaundice by external compression of the common bile duct (a stone blocked in the cysticochpledocal junction, or adhesions between the two biliary ducts). Intraoperative cholangiography and careful dissection usually lead to sure diagnosis and easy recovery.