TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2023//
TI  - Handlebar injuries: not always the pancreas
JO  - Curēus
A1  - Cacciatore, Christopher J.
A1  - Pellegrin, Katharina
A1  - Kashmer, David
A1  - Holtman, Nathan P.
SP  - e42560
EP  - e42560
VL  - 15
IS  - 7
N2  - This case report highlights a rare traumatic gallbladder rupture secondary to a handlebar impact to the abdomen. Traumatic gallbladder rupture is only seen in 1.9-2.1% of all reported abdominal trauma. The diagnosis can be delayed due to the rarity of injury and the non-specific symptoms that a patient may present with. This case highlights the need for high clinical suspicion based on the mechanism of injury and imaging studies (focused assessment with sonography (FAST) and computed tomography (CT) scan) to direct treatment of concurrent injuries to assure the best outcome and prevent complications and morbidity. This patient was treated surgically with cholecystectomy and was discharged in stable condition.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2168-8184
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.42560
ID  - ref1
ER  -