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Gallbladder torsion. Case report.

K Brasso1, O V Rasmussen

  • 1Department of Surgery, Roskilde County Hospital, Denmark.

The European Journal of Surgery = Acta Chirurgica
|August 1, 1991
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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.

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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.