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Acute gallbladder torsion: an unexpected intraoperative finding.

Gnananandan Janakan¹, Abraham A Ayantunde, Happy Hoque

¹Department of Surgery, Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 6LT, UK. biodunayantunde@yahoo.co.uk.

World Journal of Emergency Surgery : WJES

|February 26, 2008

Summary

Gallbladder torsion, a rare surgical emergency involving gallbladder rotation, is difficult to diagnose before surgery. This case report reviews the clinical aspects of this uncommon condition, often found unexpectedly during operations.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Gallbladder torsion is a rare condition characterized by the twisting of the gallbladder on its vascular pedicle and cystic duct.
First described in 1898, over 500 cases have been documented, predominantly affecting the elderly (60-80 years) with a 3:1 female predominance.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of acute gallbladder torsion in an elderly female.
To review the clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges of gallbladder torsion.

Main Methods:

Case report of an elderly female patient presenting with acute abdominal pain.
Literature review of documented cases of gallbladder torsion.

Main Results:

Gallbladder torsion presents as an acute abdomen, often mimicking other surgical emergencies.
Preoperative diagnosis is challenging, with most cases identified intraoperatively.

Conclusions:

Gallbladder torsion is an uncommon but critical diagnosis in elderly patients presenting with acute abdominal symptoms.
Early surgical intervention is necessary, despite diagnostic difficulties.