MIRIZZI SYNDROME-I: A CLINICAL CASE

Mirizzi syndrome (MS) is a rare, severe complication of cholelithiasis, the original morphological sign of which is the compression of the proximal part of the hepaticocholedochus, which culminates in the formation of either a stricture or a cholecystobiliary fistula. For the preliminary diagnosis of MS, it is necessary to remember its basic and additional criteria (clinical, instrumental, including ultrasonographic and laboratory). The preoperative diagnosis of MS is a very difficult task for surgeons and ultrasonic diagnosticians; its solution makes it possible to choose adequate diagnostic and treatment tactics and to avoid complications during surgery for complicated calculous cholecystitis.

cholelithiasis, calculous cholecystitis, Mirizzi syndrome, obstructive jaundice, ultrasonographic diagnosis, treatment and diagnostic tactics