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==Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases== | ==Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases== | ||
* Careful evaluation is important to rule out other causes jaundice argue against the diagnosis | * Careful evaluation is important to rule out other causes of jaundice that argue against the diagnosis | ||
** Absence of [[toxemia]] | ** Absence of [[toxemia]] | ||
** Poor response to antibiotic therapy | ** Poor response to antibiotic therapy | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Differentiating Gallbladder Volvulus from other Diseases
- Careful evaluation is important to rule out other causes of jaundice that argue against the diagnosis
- Absence of toxemia
- Poor response to antibiotic therapy
- Ultrasound or other imaging studies help in differentiating gallbladder volvulus from other causes.