Torsion of the fundus of the gall-bladder.
A rarely described form of gall-bladder torsion is presented where only the distal fundus underwent torsion and subsequently infarcted. This case highlights the need to be aware of the diagnosis in order to enable early surgical intervention to be undertaken and thus avoid morbidity.
Merriman
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Department of Surgery, Ballarat Base Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Houghton
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Ventura
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005704:Gallbladder / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000473:pathology; D009336:Necrosis; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000473:pathology