Complete gallbladder torsion diagnosed with sequential computed tomography scans: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Torsion of the gallbladder is an extremely rare cause of acute abdomen, which commonly affects thin elderly women. A prompt surgical approach is necessary to avoid fatal complications associated with gangrene and perforation of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/289 |