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  • Title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for acute cholecystitis in patient with situs viscerum inversus.
    Author: Kirshtein B, Lantsberg S, Mizrahi S, Lantsberg L.
    Journal: Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech; 2006 Jun; 16(3):169-71. PubMed ID: 16804462.
    Abstract:
    Situs viscerum inversus is a rare condition with perfect mirror image organs position. Despite the well-described existence of this condition, the implication for the treating of emergency pathology can be important following to the difficult interpretation of signs and symptoms. We report a case of acute cholecystitis in patients with known dextrocardia who was successfully treated by laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The diagnostic problems and surgical technique pitfalls are discussed.
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