Annals of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (한국간담췌외과학회지)

The Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (한국간담췌외과학회)
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Gallbladder Torsion: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature

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  • Kim, Joong-Suck (Department of Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yun, Min-Young (Department of Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine) ;
  • Choi, Yun-Mi (Department of Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Kun-Young (Department of Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine) ;
  • Ahn, Seung-Ick (Department of Surgery, Inha University College of Medicine)
  • 김종석 (인하대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 윤민영 (인하대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 최윤미 (인하대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 이건영 (인하대학교 의과대학 외과학교실) ;
  • 안승익 (인하대학교 의과대학 외과학교실)
  • Published : 2008.09.30

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Abstract

Gallbladder torsion, also known as volvulus, is a rare condition that can be fatal unless surgery is performed expediently.$\ddot{A}$We report a case of gallbladder torsion. A 92-year-old woman presented with acute abdominal pain. Laboratory parameters were all within normal limits, with the exception of leukocytosis. Plain abdominal radiography showed no remarkable findings. Abdominal CT revealed an abnormal gallbladder with wall thickening, suggesting the presence of acute cholecystitis. At operation, the gallbladder was twisted, and the wall of was thickened with acute inflammation. We report the details of this case along with a review of the literature.

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