Volvulus of the Gallbladder: A Case Report and Review of Literatures

Authors

  • Aree Sontisirikit Division of General Surgery, Mayo Hospital

Keywords:

Gallbladder, volvulus

Abstract

Objective: To report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder, the result of the treatment and a review of the literatures.

Methods: Report a case of volvulus of the gallbladder and review literatures.

Results: A 81-year-old, Thai-Chinese female presented with several attacks of dyspepsia. On admission, a whole abdominal sonography was done and the report was gallstones with acute obstructive supurative cholecystitis. Open cholecystectomy was performed, and a volvulus and gangrene gallbladder was found. The patient responded well to the surgical treatment and was discharged without any complication.

Conclusion: Volvulus of the gallbladder is a rare but severe condition. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Surgery is the gold standard of treatment. Early surgery is life saving.

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Published

01-03-2007

How to Cite

Aree Sontisirikit. (2007). Volvulus of the Gallbladder: A Case Report and Review of Literatures. Siriraj Medical Journal, 59(3), 135–136. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/246079

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 3 (2007): May-June

Section

Original Article

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