Gallbladder Volvulus: An Unusual Presentation
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Gallbladder Volvulus
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A case of gallbladder volvulus is presented. This is a rare entity that most frequently affects elderly females. It is associated with anatomical variations relating to abnormal fixation of the gallbladder to the liver bed. Diagnosis is usually at laparotomy and early surgical treatment is essential. Cholecystectomy may be performed laparoscopically or as an open procedure. Gallbladder volvulus...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Case Reports
سال: 2019
ISSN: 1941-5923
DOI: 10.12659/ajcr.916233