Cholecystitis in Situs Inversus Totalis
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Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical problem; however, the diagnosis may be difficult when the patient has situs inversus, or mirror-image reversal of the organs. This case report discusses the clinical presentation, diagnosis, radiographic images, and surgical management of cholecystitis in the face of situs inversus totalis.
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