Gallbladder perforation as a rare complication of minor blunt abdominal trauma: a case report
Abstract Background Blunt abdominal trauma leading to gallbladder injury is rare and presents a diagnostic challenge. Here, we present scenario of gallbladder perforation due a blow from a fist to the abdomen. Case presentation A 30-years old male patient was admitted to University of Gondar compreh...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-05-01
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| Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13037-025-00431-5 |
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| Summary: | Abstract Background Blunt abdominal trauma leading to gallbladder injury is rare and presents a diagnostic challenge. Here, we present scenario of gallbladder perforation due a blow from a fist to the abdomen. Case presentation A 30-years old male patient was admitted to University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital emergency department in Ethiopia due to blow from a fist on the right upper abdomen with a presumptive diagnosis of generalized peritonitis and underwent emergency laparotomy. The operative finding showed that, gallbladder was perforated at the fundus and a cholecystectomy was done. Postoperative time was uneventful and discharged on the 5th postoperative day. Conclusion Isolated gallbladder injury from a fist fight is rare, however, should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with abdominal pain following minor blunt abdominal trauma. |
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| ISSN: | 1754-9493 |