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
Authors and Affiliations
Estrella Uzcátegui, Blanca Gordillo, Gustavo León, María Silva, Pedro Fernandez
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