Abstract
Situs viscerum inversus is a rare condition with perfect mirror image organs position. Despite the well-described existence of this condition, the implication for the treating of emergency pathology can be important following to the difficult interpretation of signs and symptoms. We report a case of acute cholecystitis in patients with known dextrocardia who was successfully treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The diagnostic problems and surgical technique pitfalls are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 169-171 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Acute cholecystitis
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Situs inversus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery