Gallbladder volvulus: experience of six consecutive cases at an institute

Abstract

Recently we treated three patients with gallbladder volvulus within a short period. All three patients were examined preoperatively using computed tomography (CT). The first two cases were not diagnosed accurately before laparotomy. A precise diagnosis was made for the third one prior to surgery, based on our former experiences. Typical images, with marked edema and thickened wall of the gallbladder volvulus were shown on CT. We discuss six consecutive cases of the disease experienced at Hamamatsu Medical Center (i.e., the three patients rofed above, and three who did not have preoperative CT).