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Gallbladder

Gallbladder

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.
The gallbladder's anatomy consists of three regions: the fundus, body, and neck. Extending from the neck, the cystic duct joins the common...

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis

Cholecystitis is inflammation of the gallbladder, most commonly caused by obstruction of the cystic duct. This blockage prevents bile from draining, leading to gallbladder distension, inflammation, and potentially serious complications. This condition may present acutely or chronically and can happen with or without gallstones.EtiologyAbout 95% of cholecystitis cases are calculous, caused by gallstones blocking the cystic duct, leading to bile accumulation and inflammation of the gallbladder...

Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder

Diseases of the Liver and Gallbladder

Liver and gallbladder diseases are a significant health concern, with prominent conditions including cirrhosis, hepatitis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and gallstones. Jaundice is a common manifestation of liver and biliary disease.
Cirrhosis is characterized by the scarring of hepatic lobules in the liver, which are replaced by fibrous tissue, affecting the liver's normal functioning. NAFLD, on the other hand, is caused by an excessive build-up of fat in the liver, not related to...

Bile

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Bile is a crucial bodily fluid, characterized by its yellow-green color and alkaline nature. Produced in the liver, it is transported through the common hepatic duct into either the cystic duct, leading to the gallbladder, or directly into the common bile duct. The flow of bile is regulated by the sphincter of Oddi located at the entrance of the duodenum. When this sphincter is closed, bile is redirected to the gallbladder for storage and concentration.
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Application of the En Bloc Concept Combined with Anatomic Resection in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

Application of the En Bloc Concept Combined with Anatomic Resection in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

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Multiseptate gallbladder.

Enid Y Rivera-Troche¹, Matthew G Hartwig, Steven N Vaslef

¹School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.

Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery : Official Journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract

|April 9, 2009

Summary

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Multiseptate gallbladder, a rare congenital anomaly, can cause biliary colic symptoms. Surgical removal (cholecystectomy) effectively resolved symptoms in a 19-year-old female patient.

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Application of the En Bloc Concept Combined with Anatomic Resection in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

Application of the En Bloc Concept Combined with Anatomic Resection in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy

Published on: March 10, 2023

Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Congenital Anomalies
Biliary System Imaging

Background:

Multiseptate gallbladder is a rare congenital condition.
It can present asymptomatically or with biliary colic, even without gallstones.

Observation:

A 19-year-old female experienced symptoms consistent with biliary colic.
Extensive gastrointestinal investigations were performed prior to diagnosis.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with multiseptate gallbladder.
Cholecystectomy led to complete resolution of her symptoms.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering rare congenital gallbladder anomalies in the differential diagnosis of biliary colic.
Distinct imaging features of multiseptate gallbladder are crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.