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. 2011 Mar 1;2011(3):5.
doi: 10.1093/jscr/2011.3.5.

Torsion of the gallbladder

Dj Reilly  1 , G Kalogeropoulos  1 , D Thiruchelvam  1
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Torsion of the gallbladder

Dj Reilly et al. J Surg Case Rep. .

Abstract

Torsion of the gallbladder is an uncommon condition that is rarely diagnosed pre-operatively. Here, we present the case of a 76 year old male who was found to have a complete torsion of the gallbladder, and was successfully treated with cholecystectomy.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Computed tomography demonstrating a low-lying gallbladder with a diffusely thickened wall and pericholecystic fluid
Figure 2
Figure 2
Laparoscopic view of the gangrenous gallbladder, with a 360 degrees clockwise torsion on its mesentery
Figure 3
Figure 3
Laparoscopic view of the gangrenous gallbladder, with a 360 degrees clockwise torsion on its mesentery
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