Handlebar Injuries: Not Always the Pancreas

This case report highlights a rare traumatic gallbladder rupture secondary to a handlebar impact to the abdomen. Traumatic gallbladder rupture is only seen in 1.9-2.1% of all reported abdominal trauma. The diagnosis can be delayed due to the rarity of injury and the non-specific symptoms that a pati...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-07, Vol.15 (7)
Main Authors: Cacciatore, Christopher J, Pellegrin, Katharina, Kashmer, David, Holtman, Nathan P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Bile
Cholecystectomy
Contusions
Emergency Medicine
Gallbladder
Gallbladder diseases
General Surgery
Hematoma
Injuries
Liver
Medical imaging
Patients
Pediatrics
Trauma
Ultrasonic imaging
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Summary:This case report highlights a rare traumatic gallbladder rupture secondary to a handlebar impact to the abdomen. Traumatic gallbladder rupture is only seen in 1.9-2.1% of all reported abdominal trauma. The diagnosis can be delayed due to the rarity of injury and the non-specific symptoms that a patient may present with. This case highlights the need for high clinical suspicion based on the mechanism of injury and imaging studies (focused assessment with sonography (FAST) and computed tomography (CT) scan) to direct treatment of concurrent injuries to assure the best outcome and prevent complications and morbidity. This patient was treated surgically with cholecystectomy and was discharged in stable condition.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.42560