A case of gallbladder torsion: A rare cause of acute abdomen

Abstract

Introduction: Gallbladder torsion is a rare cause of acute abdominal pain caused by twisting of the gallbladder along the axis of the cystic duct and the cystic artery with subsequent biliary and arterial obstruction. Case Report: We present a case of an 84-year-old female who presented with gallbladder torsion and was managed successfully with laparoscopy converted to an open cholecystectomy. Conclusion: Early surgical management is critical to prevent complications including gallbladder perforation and subsequent biliary peritonitis.