Beware the left-sided gallbladder.

نویسندگان

  • S Alharthi
  • M Bernon
  • J E J Krige
چکیده

A left-sided gallbladder is a rare biliary anomaly with a prevalence of 0.2%. Its identification is important because of the numerous and potentially hazardous associated biliary and vascular anomalies that may be encountered during surgery.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie

دوره 50 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012