Isolated gallbladder perforation after blunt abdominal trauma in children.
Afr J Paediatr Surg
; 10(1): 41-2, 2013.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23519858
ABSTRACT
Injury of the gallbladder after blunt abdominal trauma is rare. Isolated contusion of the gallbladder is exceptional because of its anatomical localization. It is protected by the liver, intestines, the omentum, and ribs. Its clinical presentation is often insidious, the reason why the diagnosis is often made during an exploring laparotomy. The delayed diagnosis is often responsible for high morbidity and mortality. The early diagnosis is thus essential but still remains a challenge. We report a case of isolated perforation of the gallbladder after blunt abdominal trauma in a 15-years-old boy found at the stage of generalized peritonitis. The exploratory laparotomy leads to diagnosis and treating the lesion by cholecystectomy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Cholecystectomy
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Gallbladder
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Gallbladder Diseases
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Abdominal Injuries
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Afr J Paediatr Surg
Journal subject:
PEDIATRIA
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Senegal