Acute gallbladder torsion: an unexpected intraoperative finding

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Gallbladder torsion is an uncommon clinical entity and a difficult condition to diagnose preoperatively. Since its first description in 1898 by Wendel there have been over 500 documented cases in the literature. It is known to occur when there is rotation of the...

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Main Authors: Ayantunde Abraham A, Janakan Gnananandan, Hoque Happy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/3/1/9