Isolated Gall Bladder Laceration in Left Sided Blunt Trauma Chest

Abstract

Gall Bladder rupture following blunt trauma is a rare event which even if occur, is usually associated with other visceral organ injuries. Isolated gall bladder rupture is even rarer as it is a well protected organ. Diagnosis is very difficult due to delayed presentation of clinical features of peritonitis. Here we are presenting a case report of a male patient with isolated gall bladder laceration due to blunt trauma left sided chest.

Keywords

• chest injury
• cholecystectomy
• rupture
• shearing force