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Mekdelawit Mesfin Tadesse1, Mengistu Solomon Sefu2
1Assistant professor of pediatric surgery, Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|April 30, 2024
Summary
Gallbladder volvulus, a rare cause of acute abdomen, involves gallbladder twisting. Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes, especially in children.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Gallbladder volvulus is an exceptionally rare cause of acute abdominal pain.
- It often mimics acute cholecystitis, leading to diagnostic delays.
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