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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.

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