Epstein Marina Gabrielle, Silva Dorivaldo Lopes da, Elias Naim Carlos, Sica Gustavo Tricta Augusto, Fávaro Murillo de Lima, Ribeiro Junior Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle
Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2013 Apr-Jun;11(2):227-8. doi: 10.1590/s1679-45082013000200016.
Gallbladder rupture following blunt abdominal trauma is a rare event recognized on evaluation and treatment of other visceral injuries during laparotomy. Isolated gallbladder rupture secondary to blunt abdominal trauma is even more uncommon. The clinical presentation of gallbladder injury is variable, resulting in a delay in diagnosis and treatment. We report the case of a patient who suffered an isolated gallbladder rupture due to blunt abdominal trauma.