Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in patient with situs viscerum inversus

Boris Kirshtein, Sofie Lantsberg, Solly Mizrahi, Leonid Lantsberg

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    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 languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)169-171
    Number of pages3
    JournalSurgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques
    Volume16
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Jun 2006

    Keywords

    • Acute cholecystitis
    • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
    • Situs inversus

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Surgery

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