Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Background: Gall bladder volvulus is a rare intra-operative diagnosis mimicking acute cholecystitis, usually seen in elderly females. Clinical Description: Patients usually present with acute onset, right upper quadrant pain in the abdomen. It may be associated with vomiting, jaundice or a palpable lump Management: Though conservative percutaneous drainage is attempted as an initial procedure, the definite management includes a cholecystectomy with laparoscopic approach preferred over open surgery. Conclusion: Diagnosis of gall bladder volvulus is challenging and often impossible pre-operatively. Delay in definite surgical management increases the mortality and morbidity of the patients.
Author: Vinay H. G.
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4406930177