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Case Reports
. 2023 Jul 27;15(7):e42560.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.42560. eCollection 2023 Jul.

Handlebar Injuries: Not Always the Pancreas

Christopher J Cacciatore  1 , Katharina Pellegrin  2 , David Kashmer  3 , Nathan P Holtman  1
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Case Reports

Handlebar Injuries: Not Always the Pancreas

Christopher J Cacciatore et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

This case report highlights a rare traumatic gallbladder rupture secondary to a handlebar impact to the abdomen. Traumatic gallbladder rupture is only seen in 1.9-2.1% of all reported abdominal trauma. The diagnosis can be delayed due to the rarity of injury and the non-specific symptoms that a patient may present with. This case highlights the need for high clinical suspicion based on the mechanism of injury and imaging studies (focused assessment with sonography (FAST) and computed tomography (CT) scan) to direct treatment of concurrent injuries to assure the best outcome and prevent complications and morbidity. This patient was treated surgically with cholecystectomy and was discharged in stable condition.

Keywords: blunt abdominal injury; emergency medicine and trauma; fast exam; gall bladder trauma; general surgery; general trauma surgery; handlebar injury; motor vehicle collison; motorcycle handle; pediatric trauma.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Figure 1. Black arrow showing the pericholecystic fluid accumulation
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Figure 2. Black arrow showing the pericholecystic fluid accumulation
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Figure 3. Black arrow showing the pericholecystic fluid accumulation
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