A case report reveals timely surgical intervention is crucial for diagnosing gallbladder torsion in an elderly female patient, indicating the need for better image interpretation.
Gallbladder torsion is a rare and severe abdominal emergency with non-specific clinical manifestations. An 82-year-old female patient was initially suspected of having gallstones preoperatively but was subsequently diagnosed with gallbladder torsion postoperatively. This case underscores the critical importance of accurate image interpretation and timely surgical intervention.
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