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Mirizzi syndrome treated by percutaneous stone removal
J W Oxtoby1, C C Yeong, D J West
1Department of Radiology, City General Hospital, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, U.K.
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
|July 1, 1994
Summary
Mirizzi syndrome caused by a cystic duct stone was successfully treated with percutaneous stone removal. This minimally invasive approach offered a swift recovery for a patient unsuitable for surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of gallstone disease, typically involving extrinsic compression of the common hepatic duct.
- Cystic duct stones are an uncommon cause of Mirizzi syndrome, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A 66-year-old male presented with Mirizzi syndrome secondary to a cystic duct stone.
- The patient had multiple comorbidities rendering him inoperable.
Findings:
- Percutaneous stone removal was successfully employed as a minimally invasive treatment modality.
- This approach resulted in a swift and uneventful recovery for the patient.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility and efficacy of percutaneous stone removal for Mirizzi syndrome caused by cystic duct stones.
- It offers a valuable alternative treatment option for patients with complex gallstone disease who are poor surgical candidates.