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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for left sided gall bladder: an unusual case
Rehan Masood1, Samiullah, Ishtiaq Ahmed Chaudhary
1Department of Surgery, Foundation University Medical College, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|April 7, 2010
Summary
This case study details a rare instance of situs inversus totalis in a female patient who developed gallstones. Surgical management involved a laparoscopic cholecystectomy for a left-sided gallbladder, highlighting key considerations for this unusual presentation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Surgical Management
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital condition where major visceral organs are mirrored.
- Cholelithiasis, or gallstones, can occur in patients with situs inversus totalis.
- Management of gallstones in situs inversus totalis presents unique anatomical challenges.
Observation:
- A female patient with situs inversus totalis presented with symptomatic cholelithiasis.
- Abdominal ultrasound confirmed the presence of a left-sided gallbladder with gallstones.
- The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a feasible surgical approach for gallstones in patients with situs inversus totalis.
- Accurate pre-operative imaging is crucial for surgical planning in these rare cases.
- Anatomical variations in situs inversus totalis necessitate careful surgical technique.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing cholelithiasis in patients with situs inversus totalis.
- Surgical teams must be prepared for anatomical variations to ensure patient safety.
- Further case studies can refine best practices for managing gastrointestinal conditions in situs inversus totalis.