Gall bladder injuries as part of the spectrum of civilian abdominal trauma in South Africa |
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Authors: | Zellweger René Navsaria Pradeep H Hess Florian Omoshoro-Jones Jones Kahn Delawir Nicol Andrew J |
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Institution: | Trauma Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa. |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUND: Trauma to the gall bladder is rare, but when missed or improperly managed it may be associated with significant morbidity. The aim of the present study was to review the management and outcomes of gall bladder trauma in a trauma centre. METHODS: Forty-three patients with gall bladder injury due to abdominal trauma were reviewed over a 3-year period. Surgical management, associated injuries, morbidity and mortality rates were determined. RESULTS: Among 1242 patients undergoing laparotomy for acute trauma, 43 patients (3.46%) with gall bladder injuries were identified. Forty patients sustained penetrating injuries (37 with gunshot wounds and three with stab wounds), and three patients suffered from blunt trauma. All patients with gall bladder injury underwent abdominal exploration because of associated intra-abdominal injuries. Thirty-six patients were treated with cholecystectomy, four patients underwent primary suture repair of the gall bladder perforation, while three patients with gall bladder injury were treated without any surgical intervention at laparotomy. No complications could be attributed to the gall bladder trauma or surgery. CONCLUSION: Cholecystectomy is the preferred procedure of choice for gall bladder injuries and is associated with no morbidity. |
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Keywords: | cholecystectomy gall bladder penetrating and blunt trauma |
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