Gallbladder Duplication: Evaluation, Treatment, and Classification

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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.

Author(s):
Causey, Marlin W. ; Miller, Seth ; Fernelius, Colby A. ; Burgess, Jeanette R. ; Brown, Tommy A. ; Newton, Christopher
Author Organization(s):
MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER TACOMA WA
Descriptive Note:
Journal article
Supplementary Note:
Published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, v45 n2 p443-446, Feb 2010. The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0005

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
MAMC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_8.2_Shape
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*GALLBLADDER, *CONGENITAL ABNORMALITIES, EMBRYOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS(MEDICINE), REPRINTS, SURGERY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Anatomy and Physiology
Keyword(s):
LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMIES, LAPAROSCOPIC RESECTIONS, MULTIPLE GALLBLADDERS, CYSTIC DUCTS
Report Date:
2010 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2010 Mar 10