Mirizzi's syndrome epidemiology and demographics
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Epidemiology and Demographics
Age
It tends to affect older people more often.
Gender
It affects males and females equally.
Race
There is no evidence of race having any bearing on the epidemiology.
Prevalence
Occurs in approximately 0.1% of patients with gallstone disease[1] and 0.7-1.4% of patients undergoing cholecystectomy[2]
Risk Factors
References
- ↑ Hazzan, D (1999). "Combined endoscopic and surgical management of Mirizzi syndrome". Surgical Endoscopy. 13 (6): 618–20. PMID 10347304. Unknown parameter
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