Case Report: Preoperative Diagnosis of Mirizzi Syndrome

Mirizzi syndrome is defined as an obstruction of the common hepatic duct by a stone present in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder. This entity rarely has been reported, and in only a few cases was the diagnosis made preoperatively. The preoperative diagnosis is of great importance since intr...

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Published in:The American journal of the medical sciences 1988-07, Vol.296 (1), p.74-75
Main Authors: Hayek, T., Kleinhaus, U., Hashmonai, N., Keidar, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cholecystectomy
Common Hepatic Duct Obstruction
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Liver. Biliary tract. Portal circulation. Exocrine pancreas
Medical sciences
Mirizzi Syndrome
Other diseases. Semiology
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Summary:Mirizzi syndrome is defined as an obstruction of the common hepatic duct by a stone present in the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder. This entity rarely has been reported, and in only a few cases was the diagnosis made preoperatively. The preoperative diagnosis is of great importance since intraoperative findings may be similar to carcinoma of the extrahepatic biliary system, which requires a different technical approach. Furthermore, unrecognized cholecystobiliary or cholecystoenteric fistula resulting from stone penetration lead to serious postoperative complications, which can be avoided if the condition is properly recognized.
ISSN:0002-9629
1538-2990
DOI:10.1097/00000441-198807000-00015