Gallbladder Torsion

Question 1

what is gallbladder tosion

Answer 1

• Rare condition

* Often found in elderly female patients

Question 2

what is gallbladder torsion associated with

Answer 2

•Associated with a mobile gallbladder with a long suspensory mesentery

Question 3

Symptoms of gallbladder torsion

Answer 3

•Acute cholecyititis

Question 4

Sonographic findings of gallbladder torsion

Answer 4

• Gallbladder becomes massively inflamed and distended
• Cystic artery and cystic duct may also become twisted
• If twisted more than 180 degrees, the risk of gangrene may develop
• Surgical intervention is used to treat torsion