Mirizzi's syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Natural History

• Diagnosis of Mirizzi's syndrome is often missed due to its rarity.
• It presents with symptoms of recurrent cholangitis, jaundice and right upper quadrant pain.
• Acutely, it presents with symptoms like that of Acute cholecystitis.
• Surgery management is the mainstay treatment.