Abstract:A transhepatic gallbladder is an exceedingly rare finding that presents unique challenges for the general surgeon who often encounters it unexpectedly. A sonogram will not demonstrate it. A gallbladder that wholly penetrates the right lobe of the liver and is clearly visible on the anterior surface is an enigma. We describe an incidental finding at the time of elective surgery of such a phenomenon. This presented the author with a unique problem - how to remove the entire gallbladder without leaving a hole in … Show more
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