Rare Case of Mirizzi Syndrome Type IV with Cholecystocolic Fistula
Author Information
Author(s): Chatzoulis George, Kaltsas Andreas, Danilidis Lazaros, Dimitriou John, Pachiadakis Ioannis
Primary Institution: Department of Surgery, 424 Military Hospital Thessaloniki, Greece
Conclusion
The study highlights the importance of appropriate imaging and surgical intervention for diagnosing and treating Mirizzi syndrome type IV with cholecystocolic fistula.
Supporting Evidence
- Mirizzi syndrome is a rare complication of prolonged cholelithiasis.
- Cholecystocolic fistula is the most infrequent biliary enteric fistula.
- The patient presented with episodic diarrhea, high temperature, and right upper quadrant pain.
- Definitive diagnosis was made intraoperatively.
Takeaway
This study talks about a very rare condition where a patient had a specific type of bile duct problem along with a fistula connecting the gallbladder to the colon, which was successfully treated with surgery.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made using MRI and ERCP, followed by surgical intervention including cholecystectomy and fistula excision.
Participant Demographics
52-year-old Caucasian male
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