Torsion of the gallbladder.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1984
Abstract
Herein we report two cases of acute torsion of the gallbladder, including an extremely rare instance of torsion of the fundus of the organ. Because symptoms of torsion of the gallbladder are similar to those of other diseases and because of its rarity, preoperative diagnosis is difficult. The cause of this disorder had not been determined. Torsion of the gallbladder may occur as an acute event or be subtle and recurrent. Because of the potentially catastrophic consequences of delayed surgical intervention, an abdominal operation should be performed early in patients with symptoms suggestive of acute cholecystitis, especially if a mass is palpable. The recommended treatment is cholecystectomy.
Volume
59
Issue
7
First Page
490
Last Page
492
ISSN
0025-6196
Published In/Presented At
Schlinkert, R. T., Mucha, P., Jr, & Farnell, M. B. (1984). Torsion of the gallbladder. Mayo Clinic proceedings, 59(7), 490–492. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0025-6196(12)60439-x
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6738115
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article