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Review
. 1999 Apr-Jun;3(2):137-40.

Laparoscopic management of gallbladder duplication: a case report and review of literature

J M Maddox  1 , M L Demers
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Review

Laparoscopic management of gallbladder duplication: a case report and review of literature

J M Maddox et al. JSLS. 1999 Apr-Jun.

Abstract

Gallbladder duplication is an unusual congenital biliary anomaly, and its laparoscopic management has rarely been described. This is a report of a gallbladder duplication successfully treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Previous cases are summarized, and recommendations for optimal laparoscopic management are presented.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
Gross specimen with accessory gallbladder in foreground.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
The classification of gallbladder duplication: A) Y shaped, B) V shapped (external), C) V snapped (internal), D) H type, E) duodenal type, F) trabecular.
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