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Volvulus of the gallbladder.

A C Stieber, J J Bauer

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    Gallbladder volvulus is a rare surgical emergency, often affecting the elderly. Early diagnosis and surgical removal (cholecystectomy) lead to a low mortality rate for this condition.

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    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Gallbladder volvulus is an infrequent cause of acute abdominal pain, with fewer than 300 reported cases globally.
    • This condition predominantly affects elderly individuals, presenting with acute or recurrent subacute symptoms that can mimic other abdominal emergencies.