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| Year : 2008 | Volume
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| Issue : 1 | Page : 20-22 |
Septate gallbladder in the laparoscopic era
Nitin R Patel, Vismit P Joshipura, Sanjiv P Haribhakti, Harshad N Soni
Department of Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Sterling Hospital, Sterling Hospital Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Correspondence Address:
Nitin R Patel
Department of Gastrointestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery, Sterling Hospital, Sterling Hospital Road, Memnagar, Ahmedabad - 380 052, Gujarat
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0972-9941.40994
The anatomy facing a surgeon during cholecystectomy is challenging as it involves complex relationship between the gallbladder, hepatic artery and extra-hepatic billiary tree. We report a case of septate gall bladder which was successfully treated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In this paper, we also discuss the embryology and characteristics of this rare anomaly. Lack of awareness, non-specific symptoms, signs and inadequacy of imaging methods are possible reasons for the reported problem of overlooking of this entity. Complete identification and removal of gallbladder is mandatory, as a remnant may result in recurrence of symptoms or stones.
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