Pre-operative imaging can diagnose torsion of the gallbladder: report of a case

Hepatogastroenterology. 1999 Jul-Aug;46(28):2212-5.

Abstract

Torsion of the gallbladder is a rare disease and pre-operative diagnosis of the disease is uncommon. About 400 cases have been reported, but only 4 were diagnosed by pre-operative imaging. We report on a case of gallbladder volvulus diagnosed pre-operatively using pre-operative imaging with ultrasound and computed tomography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Gallbladder Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery
  • Ultrasonography