laparoscopic cholecystectomy in patients with situs inversus totalis: literature review of two patients
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situs inversus totalis is a rare condition, which presents difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of gallstones due to the reversal location of abdominal organs. in this article we present 2 cases of women in age of 51 and 55 years with situs inversus totalis and gallstones. there are described the clinical and imaging features, also the laparoscopic surgery with the difficulties encountered by right handed surgeon. in patients with situs inversus totalis, laparoscopic surgery may be performed safely by a surgeon with experience.
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Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients With Situs Inversus Totalis: Literature Review of Two Patients
Situs inversus totalis is a rare condition, which presents difficulties in diagnosis and treatment of gallstones due to the reversal location of abdominal organs. In this article we present 2 cases of women in age of 51 and 55 years with situs inversus totalis and gallstones. There are described the clinical and imaging features, also the laparoscopic surgery with the difficulties encountered b...
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iranian red crescent medical journalجلد ۱۴، شماره ۱۲، صفحات ۸۲۶-۸
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