Biliary System
Last updated
(28 October 2003)
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Biliary System
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The gallbladder has been removed from the patient, a single large gallstone has been pushed out of Hartman's pouch into the fundus.
Is this the usual site where a gallbladder perforates?
What may have caused the perforation, in this instance?
This is the
most common
site
The gallbladder usually perforates in the
fundus
This perforation was most likely due to
micro embolisation
This perforation was most likley due to
the gallstone
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Adrian P. Ireland