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Volvulus of the gallbladder: a case report.

P H Macdonald1, R F Pace

  • 1Department of Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
|August 1, 1990
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Summary

Gallbladder torsion is a rare surgical emergency often mistaken for acute cholecystitis. Prompt surgical intervention, like cholecystectomy, is crucial to prevent gangrene and gallbladder rupture.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Emergency
  • Abdominal Surgery

Background:

  • Gallbladder torsion is a rare surgical emergency.
  • It predominantly affects the elderly population.
  • Clinical presentation mimics acute cholecystitis.

Observation:

  • Patients with acute cholecystitis unresponsive to conservative treatment require further investigation.
  • Laparotomy is indicated when gallbladder torsion diagnosis cannot be ruled out.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention are critical.

Findings:

  • Gallbladder torsion requires prompt surgical management.
  • Cholecystectomy is the definitive treatment.
  • Timely surgery prevents gallbladder gangrene and rupture.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of considering gallbladder torsion in elderly patients with suspected acute cholecystitis.
  • Emphasizes the need for surgical exploration in non-improving cases.
  • Underscores that early cholecystectomy offers a curative outcome.

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