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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2024

The surgical management of a diabetic patient with gallbladder duplication complicated by acute cholecystitis: Case report.

Abdulaziz Alqahtani, Abdulaziz Alshehri, Ibrahim Hazazi, Abdullah Alkhaldi, Hassan Alyami

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Abdulaziz AlqahtaniDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Electronic address: dr.abdulaziz96@outlook.com.
Abdulaziz AlshehriDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Ibrahim HazaziDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Abdullah AlkhaldiDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Hassan AlyamiDepartment of General Surgery, King Fahad Military Medical Complex, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

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backgroundDuplication of the gallbladder is a rare occurrence and seldom detected before surgery but can complicate the procedure, potentially leading to a higher likelihood of converting to open surgery and encountering complications. Symptoms, when present, typically relate to gallstone disease and cholecystitis. We report a unique case of a diabetic patient with duplicate gallbladder complicated by acute cholecystitis, which was effectively treated through laparoscopic cholecystectomy. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 51-year-old man with well-managed diabetes presented with right upper quadrant pain worsened by fatty meals. Initially diagnosed with acute acalculous cholecystitis, he was treated conservatively with antibiotics and pain relief. Recurrent symptoms led to cholecystostomy tube insertion, offering temporary relief. Subsequent imaging identified a double gallbladder with inflammatory changes, confirmed by magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. Elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed, revealing an inflamed double gallbladder with a unique arterial supply. Histopathology showed inflammation without malignancy, and the procedure was complication-free. DISCUSSION: Reporting this case of gallbladder duplication in a diabetic patient suffering from acute cholecystitis is important due to its rarity and surgical management challenges it presents. This case offers valuable insights into handling complex biliary anatomies, highlights the necessity for customized surgical techniques and thorough perioperative care, and enriches the medical literature by adding knowledge about uncommon surgical situations.

conclusionThe case presented highlights the successful surgical management of acute cholecystitis in a diabetic patient with gallbladder duplication. Despite the anatomical complexity, laparoscopic techniques proved effective in achieving successful surgical outcomes with minimal invasiveness and reduced postoperative complications.

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CholecystitisDiabetesDuplicateGallbladder

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PMCPMC11617922

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