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Gallbladder

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The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that plays a crucial role in our digestive system. Measuring about 10 cm in length, it is comparable in size to a kiwi fruit and is located in a hollow area on the lower surface of the liver. The gallbladder's primary function is to store and concentrate bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion.
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Intraoperative Video Consultation Following Bile Duct Transection Facilitates Direct OR Transfer for Robotic Hepaticojejunostomy at Tertiary Center

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[Gallbladder volvulus: Two cases].

Younes Amrani¹, Mohammed Ounani, Lansana Beavogui

¹Service de chirurgie B, CHU lbn SINA, Rabat, Maroc.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)

|October 10, 2006

Summary

Gallbladder volvulus is a rare condition. This study reviews two elderly male cases presenting with peritonitis and sepsis, highlighting the disorder's characteristics.

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Published on: January 9, 2026

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical pathology

Background:

Gallbladder volvulus is an uncommon yet critical surgical emergency.
Early diagnosis and intervention are vital for patient outcomes.

Observation:

Two cases of gallbladder volvulus in men over 80 are presented.
Both patients exhibited signs of peritonitis and severe sepsis, with diagnosis confirmed intraoperatively.
The clinical presentation underscores the severity of this rare condition.

Findings:

Gallbladder volvulus is a rare disorder.
Literature review indicates varied incidence, etiology, and clinical presentations.
Radiologic and therapeutic characteristics are analyzed to improve understanding.

Implications:

This review aids clinicians in recognizing and managing gallbladder volvulus.
Understanding the disorder's characteristics can lead to improved diagnostic strategies.
Further research into the etiology and optimal treatment is warranted.