Gallbladder volvulus natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

• Acute perforation
• Bilious peritonitis
• Bowel adhesion
• Gallbladder necrosis
• Gangrenous cholecystitis
• Sepsis

Prognosis

• It has a favorable prognosis due to early diagnosis and prompt treatment.
• With immediate surgery the mortality rate is less than 5%.