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Gallbladder volvulus differential diagnosis
Introduction
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Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases
Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases
- Careful evaluation is important to rule out other causes of jaundice that argue against the diagnosis.
- Absence of toxemia
- Poor response to antibiotic therapy
- Ultrasound or other imaging studies help in differentiating gallbladder volvulus from other causes.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]