Double gall-bladder--two pathologies: a case report.
Title | Double gall-bladder--two pathologies: a case report. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Pitiakoudis, M., Papanas N., Polychronidis A., Maltezos E., Prassopoulos P., & Simopoulos C. |
Journal | Acta Chir Belg |
Volume | 108 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 261-3 |
Date Published | 2008 Mar-Apr |
ISSN | 0001-5458 |
Keywords | Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic, Cholelithiasis, Digestive System Abnormalities, Gallbladder, Gallbladder Diseases, Humans, Male, Middle Aged |
Abstract | True gall-bladder duplication is a rare biliary anomaly, which is usually discovered as an incidental finding. There are reports of double gall-bladders missed during the first operation. We present the case of a double gall-bladder which, albeit suspected during the operation, was confirmed post-operatively. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy and the examination of the resected gall-bladder revealed two chambers, only one containing stones. Predisposing factors for the development of gall-stones in one gall-bladder only, as well as surgical options, are briefly discussed. |
DOI | 10.1080/00015458.2008.11680217 |
Alternate Journal | Acta Chir Belg |
PubMed ID | 18557157 |