Mirizzi's syndrome epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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.

Gender

70% of all cases are females.

Race

There is no evidence of race having any bearing on the epidemiology.

Prevalence

Occurs in approximately 0.1% of patients with gallstone disease and 0.7-1.4% of patients undergoing cholecystectomy