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Mirizzi's syndrome epidemiology and demographics
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
Mirizzi’s syndrome is common in mean age varying from 53 to 70 years. However, it may occur at any age and in any patient with gallstones. [1]
Gender
70% of all cases are females. [1]
Race
There is no evidence of race having any bearing on the epidemiology.
Prevalence
Occurs in approximately 0.1% of patients with gallstone disease[2] and 0.7-1.4% of patients undergoing cholecystectomy[3]
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beltrán MA (September 2012). “Mirizzi syndrome: history, current knowledge and proposal of a simplified classification”. World J. Gastroenterol. 18 (34): 4639–50. doi:10.3748/wjg.v18.i34.4639. PMC 3442202. PMID 23002333.
- ↑ Hazzan, D (1999). “Combined endoscopic and surgical management of Mirizzi syndrome”. Surgical Endoscopy. 13 (6): 618–20. PMID 10347304. Unknown parameter
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