Mirizzi's syndrome must be ruled out in the differential diagnosis of any patients with obstructive jaundice.

Abstract

If there is no question about the security of the common bile duct at surgery in type I patients, we recommended cholecystectomy, otherwise cholecystectomy plus exploration of common bile duct and/or drainage should be the procedure of choice. However, in type II patients cholecystectomy plus choledochoduodenostomy is a safe and effective procedure to perform.