UNUSUAL CASE OF TORSION GALL BLADDER WITH GANGRENE PRESENTING AS PERITONITIS

Abstract

A. Sai Datta1, K. Srinivas Rao2

Torsion of Gall bladder is extremely rare condition and poses diagnostic challenge. The incidence of this condition is uncommon in children. We report a case of torsion of Gall bladder in a child presenting as peritonitis which was only detected at laparotomy. The gallbladder was found to be twisted around its pedicle and to be gangrenous. Cholecystectomy was performed, and the patient had an uneventful postoperative course. We also reviewed 245 cases reported in the Japanese literature.

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