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Author Spotlight: Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Gastric Content Assessment and Risk Stratification in Perioperative Care
Published on: September 22, 2023
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[Variant anatomy of the gallbladder]
A D Aslanov1, R M Kalibatov1, Kh I Tilov1
1Berbekov Kabardino-Balkarian State University, Nalchik, Russia.
Khirurgiia
|July 1, 2025
Summary
A rare case of a doubled gallbladder was identified post-surgery. Further imaging confirmed the presence of an additional gallbladder, highlighting diagnostic challenges in surgical cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Anatomy
Background:
- Gallbladder anomalies are uncommon but can complicate surgical procedures.
- Accurate preoperative and intraoperative identification is crucial for patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of a doubled gallbladder discovered postoperatively.
- To discuss the diagnostic challenges and management of incidental gallbladder anomalies.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Intraoperative surgical findings.
- Postoperative Magnetic Resonance (MR) cholangiography.
Main Results:
- A doubled gallbladder was identified in the postoperative period.
- An accessory bladder was initially suspected intraoperatively, possibly indicative of Caroli disease.
- The true gallbladder was removed due to limitations in intraoperative cholangiography and to mitigate iatrogenic risks.
- MR cholangiography was essential for confirming the presence of the additional gallbladder.
Conclusions:
- Postoperative identification of gallbladder anomalies can occur.
- Diagnostic ambiguity during surgery necessitates further investigation.
- Advanced imaging like MR cholangiography is vital for confirming complex anatomical variations.
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