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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2020; 8(12): 2667-2673
Published online Jun 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i12.2667
Published online Jun 26, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i12.2667
Presentation of gallbladder torsion at an abnormal position: A case report
Jia-Sui Chai, Xu Wang, Xiao-Zheng Li, Peng Yao, Hong-Jie Zhang, Jia-Yong Ning, Yan-Bing Cao, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Yuncheng Central Hospital, the Eighth Clinical College of Shanxi Medical University, Yuncheng 044031, Shanxi Province, China
Zheng-Zheng Yan, Department of General Surgery, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Taiyuan 030032, Shanxi Province, China
Author contributions: Chai JS, Wang X, Zhang HJ, and Ning JY performed the preoperative evaluation and diagnosis; Chai JS, Wang X and Li XZ performed the surgery; Chai JS, Yan ZZ, Ning JY and Cao YB reviewed the literature and contributed to drafting the manuscript; and all authors issued final approval for the submitted version.
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Corresponding author: Jia-Sui Chai, MD, Doctor, Research Fellow, Attending Surgeon, Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Yuncheng Central Hospital, the Eighth Clinical College of Shanxi Medical University, Hedong Street, Yuncheng 044031, Shanxi Province, China. chaijiasui@163.com
Received: February 22, 2020
Peer-review started: February 22, 2020
First decision: May 1, 2020
Revised: May 9, 2020
Accepted: May 27, 2020
Article in press: May 27, 2020
Published online: June 26, 2020
Peer-review started: February 22, 2020
First decision: May 1, 2020
Revised: May 9, 2020
Accepted: May 27, 2020
Article in press: May 27, 2020
Published online: June 26, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Gallbladder torsion is an acute pathological state and it is often difficult to make a definite diagnosis in the early stage. It is mostly identified during emergency surgery. We present a case of gallbladder torsion with typical imaging features, such as V-shaped distortion of the extrahepatic bile ducts, and twisting signs on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography, from which we were able to make an early diagnosis. Early confirmation of this emergency will enable prompt surgery with good prognosis.