Gallbladder volvulus epidemiology and demographics

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]

Epidemiology and Demographics

Over 500 cases have been documented since its description in 1898.

Age

• There are very few cases reported in the pediatric population.
• 85% of the cases are reported in 60 - 80 age group.

Gender

• There is a female preponderance for this condition.
• Female to male ratio is 3:1.