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Partial Gallbladder Avulsion Following Blunt Abdominal Trauma: A Case Report.
Cláudia Lima1, Telma Brito1, Fábio Viveiros1
1General Surgery, Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Minho (ULSAM), Viana do Castelo, PRT.
Cureus
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Blunt abdominal trauma can cause uncommon gallbladder injuries, often missed due to vague symptoms. Prompt surgical intervention, like laparoscopic cholecystectomy, is crucial for favorable outcomes in these rare cases.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Gallbladder injuries from blunt abdominal trauma are rare.
- Diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific clinical and subtle radiologic findings.
- Delayed diagnosis can increase morbidity if surgical treatment is not prompt.
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