Post-traumatic ischemia of the gallbladder: a case report
Ahmed Zerhouni1, Mehdi Idrissi Bourakkadi1, Tarik Souiki1
1Laboratory for Advanced Research on Digestive System, University Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdellah, Faculté de Médecine Pharmacie et Médecine Dentaire, Service de Chirurgie Viscérale, CHU Hassan II, Fès, Maroc.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|March 12, 2026
Summary
Blunt abdominal trauma can cause rare gallbladder ischemia and rupture due to cystic artery thrombosis. Prompt surgical intervention, like cholecystectomy, is crucial for successful outcomes in these post-traumatic gallbladder injuries.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Post-traumatic gallbladder injuries are exceptionally rare.
- Isolated gallbladder ischemia following blunt abdominal trauma is even rarer.
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