title: Gallbladder volvulus.
abstract: Gallbladder volvulus is a rare condition caused by torsion of the cholecystic pedicle and is favored by a long or nonexistent cholecystic mesentery. Gallbladder torsion presents clinically as gangrenous cholecystitis. Emergency cholecystectomy is the standard treatment. Lack of awareness of this condition can result in delayed diagnosis and worsen the prognosis of elderly patients.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie générale et digestive, CHU Purpan, 1, place du Dr-Baylac, 31059 Toulouse cedex 9, France. maelchalretdurieu@hotmail.com
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chalret du Rieu
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Carrère
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002763:Cholecystectomy; D005260:Female; D005705:Gallbladder Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D014102:Torsion Abnormality / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery