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Intraoperative Diagnosis of Gallbladder Volvulus
Hassan Mohamed Ali1, Eyad Rabih Abdul Wahab2, Amjad Damaj3
1Universite Saint-Joseph-Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Case Reports in Surgery
|November 9, 2023
Summary
Gallbladder torsion, a rare cause of acute abdomen, requires high clinical suspicion for prompt diagnosis. Early detection and surgical intervention, like cholecystectomy, are crucial to prevent severe complications.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Gallbladder torsion presents as acute abdomen with nonspecific signs.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to misdiagnosis and surgical delays.
Observation:
- An 80-year-old woman presented with acute right upper quadrant abdominal pain.
- The patient's symptoms were indicative of acute gallbladder volvulus.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful cholecystectomy.
- Prompt surgical treatment resolved the condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for high preoperative suspicion of gallbladder torsion.
- Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent biliary peritonitis and mortality.
