Gallbladder volvulus: Difference between revisions
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==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ==Epidemiology and Demographics== | ||
Over 500 cases have been documented since its description in 1898.<ref>http://www.wjes.org/content/3/1/9</ref> | |||
===Age=== | |||
* Few cases are reported in pediatric population. | |||
* 85% of the cases are reported in 60 - 80 age group. | |||
===Gender=== | |||
* There is a female preponderance for this condition.<ref>http://www.turkgastro.org/text.php?id=515</ref> | |||
* Female to male ratio is 3:1. <ref>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=6823944</ref> | |||
==Risk Factors== | ==Risk Factors== | ||
==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ==Natural History, Complications and Prognosis== | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 22 September 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Govindavarjhulla, M.B.B.S. [2]
Synonyms and keywords: Torsion of gallbladder;
Overview
Twisting or rotation of gall bladder along the axis of cystic duct and vascular pedicle(cystic artery).[1]
Historical Perspective
It was first described by Wendal in 1898.[2]
Pathophysiology
Causes
Epidemiology and Demographics
Over 500 cases have been documented since its description in 1898.[3]
Age
- Few cases are reported in pediatric population.
- 85% of the cases are reported in 60 - 80 age group.