Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2010 Dec;14(4):280-285.

Mirizzi Syndrome-Diagnostic Dilemma for Surgeons

• Choi EH
• Kim WY

Abstract

Mirizzi syndrome refers to a gallstone impacted in the gallbladder neck and this exerts pressure on the adjacent common hepatic duct, which produces inflammatory stricture and eventual penetration of its lumen. Making the preoperative diagnosis of Mirrizzi syndrome is very important. But if it cannot be diagnosed before an operation, intraoperative recognition is also important for surgeons. We experienced two patients who were diagnosed with this syndrome at the time of operation.

Keyword

Mirizzi syndrome; Cholecysto-biliary fistula; Choledocholithiasis

MeSH Terms

Choledocholithiasis
Constriction, Pathologic
Gallbladder
Gallstones
Hepatic Duct, Common
Humans
Mirizzi Syndrome
Neck