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Theresa N Wang1, Jabi E Shriki2, Deborah L Marquardt1,3
1Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle.
Summary
Gallbladder duplication is a rare condition that can be missed during surgery, leading to long-term pain. Early consideration of this anomaly is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Gallbladder duplication poses diagnostic challenges, especially after cholecystectomy.
- Missed diagnosis can lead to persistent symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic difficulties of gallbladder duplication.
- To emphasize the importance of considering gallbladder anomalies in patients with persistent biliary symptoms.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation of a patient with a 16-year history of right upper quadrant pain post-cholecystectomy.
- Review of diagnostic challenges and management strategies for gallbladder duplication.
Main Results:
- A duplicated gallbladder was identified as the cause of the patient's prolonged symptoms.
- Gallbladder duplication often evades preoperative visualization.
Conclusions:
- Gallbladder duplication requires high clinical suspicion, particularly in patients with prior abdominal surgery.
- Intraoperative cholangiography is recommended for difficult cases.
- Consider gallbladder anomalies in patients with persistent biliary symptoms post-hepatobiliary procedures.
