Gallbladder Volvulus: A Rare Emergent Cause of Acute Cholecystitis, if Untreated, Progresses to Necrosis and Perforation
Journal Article
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· International Journal of Clinical and Medical Imaging
- Department of Surgery, Baylor Scott and White Health and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, TX (United States)
An 86 year-old woman with a past medical history significant for abdominal hernia and Alzheimer dementia presented to the Emergency Department with a 24 hour history of acute right upper quadrant pain associated with nausea and non-bilious emesis. Physical exam revealed right sided abdominal tenderness with associated mass. All laboratory values were within normal ranges. Both abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography of the abdomen/pelvis revealed a large distended gallbladder with wall thickening and gallstones. Based on presentation and radiologic findings, the emergency general surgery service was consulted for suspected acute cholecystitis. The patient was then admitted for intravenous antibiotics and scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy the following day. Intra-operative findings revealed volvulus with acute necrosis of the entire gallbladder. The gallbladder had a long pedunculated cystic duct and artery that was detorsed before proceeding with resection. Postoperatively, the patient did well and was discharged a few days later tolerating a regular diet.
- OSTI ID:
- 22504542
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Clinical and Medical Imaging, Journal Name: International Journal of Clinical and Medical Imaging Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 3; ISSN 2376-0249
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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