A CASE OF OPERATIVE THERAPY FOR ISOLATED GALLBLADDER INJURY BY BLUNT ABDOMINAL INJURY

Abstract

 Gallbladder injury due to blunt abdominal injury is very rare, comprising approximately 2% of abdominal injuries because of significant anatomical protection. We report here our experience with the successful treatment of gallbladder injury upon blunt trauma after drinking. A 69-year-old female was taken to our hospital for a car accident after drinking. There was localized tenderness around the hypochondriac area. Enhanced computed tomography revealed a hemorrhage in the gallbladder and fluid collection around the liver. An emergency operation was performed. Laparotomy showed laceration of the gallbladder involving the body. There was no evidence of associated intra-abdominal injuries. Cholecystectomy was performed. The patient was sent home on the 7th postoperative day.