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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Main Authors: Koyanagi Takahiro, Sato Kaoru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/289