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A Pain in the Neck of the Gallbladder: Mirizzi Syndrome

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Mirizzi syndrome (MS) occurs in cholelithiasis when gallstones obstruct the cystic duct or neck of the gallbladder, leading to compression of the common hepatic duct (CHD) and potentially causing ductal obstruction. This may result in the formation of a cholecystocholedochal fistula. Open cholecystectomy is the standard treatment. We present a case of MS in a heart transplant candidate, managed with stent placement and percutaneous cholecystostomy due to his high surgical risk. His course was complicated by stent migration. This case underscores how MS can be effectively managed with stent placement and percutaneous cholecystostomy.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.80423

Authors: Rachael Hagen, Minh Thu T Nguyen, Stefan Thorarensen, Ashwin Pillai, Neil Parikh

Institutions: UConn Health, University of Connecticut, Hartford Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408320548

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