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Posttraumatic gallbladder torsion in a child

A B Salman1, M I Yildirgan, F Celebi

  • 1Department of Surgery, Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|November 1, 1996
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Gallbladder torsion in a child was caused by blunt abdominal trauma during a soccer game. This is the first reported case linked to trauma and a congenital gallbladder anomaly.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Abdominal Trauma
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Gallbladder torsion is a rare surgical emergency.
  • Childhood cases are exceptionally uncommon, with limited understanding of precipitating factors.
  • Congenital anomalies can predispose organs to torsion.

Observation:

  • An 8-year-old boy presented with symptoms of acute abdominal pain.
  • The patient had sustained blunt abdominal trauma from a ball strike during a soccer game.
  • Imaging revealed gallbladder torsion.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of gallbladder torsion in a child precipitated by blunt abdominal trauma.
  • The torsion occurred in the presence of a congenital anatomical predisposition of the gallbladder.

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  • This highlights a unique etiology in pediatric gallbladder torsion.

    • Implications:

    • Blunt abdominal trauma should be considered as a potential trigger for gallbladder torsion in children, especially those with predisposing anatomical variations.
    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric gallbladder torsion.
    • Further research into the biomechanics of abdominal trauma and gallbladder torsion is warranted.