DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/gamj.2025.v06i01.001

Pages: 1-5

Gallbladder injuries in closed abdominal trauma are rare and difficult to diagnose. They present with vague symptoms, generally associated with inconclusive investigation results; therefore, they are often diagnosed at laparotomy. The patient usually presents with vague abdominal pain and sometimes a period of remission depending on the type of gallbladder injury. Any delay in diagnosis and definitive treatment will worsen the prognosis. Diagnosis requires astute clinical acumen and radiological interpretation. The Losanoff classification system has the merit of guiding treatment. Although cholecystectomy is the preferred treatment, there are cases where the gallbladder may be left in situ.