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Mirizzi's syndrome risk factors

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Risk Factors

Risk Factors

  • A cystic duct with low insertion into the common bile duct has been described as a risk factor for Mirizzi Syndrome. [1]
  • A tortuous cystic duct is also thought to be a risk factor.
References

References

  1. Chen H, Siwo EA, Khu M, Tian Y (January 2018). “Current trends in the management of Mirizzi Syndrome: A review of literature”. Medicine (Baltimore). 97 (4): e9691. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009691. PMC 5794376. PMID 29369192.

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