Vesicular volvulus, as a cause of acute abdominal pain: review a propose of a clinical case

Journal Title: Ciencia e Investigación Médica Estudiantil Latinoamericana - Year 2007, Vol 12, Issue 2

Abstract

Vesicular volvulus is a rare clinical entity, difficult for diagnosis on preoperatory circumstances. We present the case of a 74 year old patient, born and raised in Mérida. Patient comes to service with diffuse acute abdominal pain and signs of peritoneal irritation; was admitted for study and treatment for infectious acute surgical abdomen. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed and the patient was diagnosed for torsion of the gallbladder; cholecystectomy was performed

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Estrella Uzcátegui, Blanca Gordillo, Gustavo León, María Silva, Pedro Fernandez

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Estrella Uzcátegui, Blanca Gordillo, Gustavo León, María Silva, Pedro Fernandez (2007). Vesicular volvulus, as a cause of acute abdominal pain: review a propose of a clinical case. Ciencia e Investigación Médica Estudiantil Latinoamericana, 12(2), 88-90. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-84239