Gallbladder Duplication: Evaluation, Treatment, and Classification

Abstract

Duplicate gallbladder is a rare congenital anomaly resulting from abnormalities in embryogenesis during the fifth and sixth weeks of gestation. Approximately 210 cases have been described. Variations include duplicate, triplicate, and septated gallbladder. We encountered a 15-year old girl with both a duplicated gallbladder and a duplicated cystic duct who underwent successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This combination is extremely unusual, and based upon our findings in this case and a review of the literature, we propose the Unified Classification of Multiple Gallbladders.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA514784

Entities

People

  • Christopher Newton
  • Colby A. Fernelius
  • Jeanette R. Burgess
  • Marlin W. Causey
  • Seth Miller
  • Tommy A. Brown

Organizations

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Anatomy
  • Arteries
  • Biliary System
  • Biliary Tract
  • Biological Sciences
  • Classification
  • Congenital Abnormalities
  • Connective Tissue
  • Department Of Defense
  • Digestive System
  • General Surgery
  • Magnetic Resonance
  • Pain
  • Smooth Muscle
  • Surgery
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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