Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Oct 2005
Review Case Reports[Gallbladder torsion as a rare cause of acute abdomen; a case report and review of literature.].
Torsion of the gallbladder is a rare cause of acute surgical abdomen. Less than 300 patients have been reported so far. On the other hand incidence seems to be higher than expected especially in elderly patients. ⋯ Diagnosis is usually established during laparotomy. Torsion occurs at the base of the gallbladder around cystic duct and artery. Treatment is emergent cholecystectomy.