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KMJ-Kuwait Medical Journal. 2011; 43 (1): 50-52
in English
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ABSTRACT
True gall bladder duplication having separate cystic duct insertions into the common hepatic duct [CHD] is an extremely rare anomaly. Frequently the diagnosis is not made preoperatively. There have been many case reports of the second gall bladder being missed at laparoscopic cholecystectomy and subsequently requiring a second cholecystectomy later. Moreover, it is challenging to delineate the altered anatomy in order to avoid CHD injury. We report a case of true duplication of the gall bladder successfully managed laparoscopically. The limitations of diagnostic modalities and current strategy of management are discussed