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Gallbladder torsion. Case report
1Department of Surgery, Roskilde County Hospital, Denmark.
Gallbladder torsion is a rare surgical emergency, often seen in elderly women, presenting with sudden upper right quadrant pain. Prompt surgical treatment (cholecystectomy) offers a good prognosis for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Surgical emergencies
- Gastroenterology
- Abdominal surgery
Background:
- Gallbladder torsion is a rare surgical emergency.
- It primarily affects elderly women.
- Anatomical variations in gallbladder attachment contribute to its occurrence.
Observation:
- Symptoms include sudden upper right quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, and a palpable mass.
- Preoperative diagnosis is challenging with standard laboratory and non-invasive tests.
- Increasing lifespan may lead to a rise in gallbladder torsion cases.
Findings:
- Gallbladder torsion requires prompt surgical intervention.
- Cholecystectomy is the definitive treatment.
- Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for a favorable outcome.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider gallbladder torsion in elderly patients with acute abdominal pain.
- Enhanced awareness and diagnostic vigilance are necessary.
- Prompt surgical management improves patient prognosis significantly.
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