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We represent the US findings of isolated gallbladder rupture caused by blunt abdominal trauma in a 13-year-old boy. At the initial US examination, although a pericholecystic fluid collection was observed, the mildly collapsed gallbladder was regarded as a contracted gallbladder. Even though the patient was haemodynamically stable, repeat US examination after 24 h revealed gallbladder perforation. In haemodynamically stable trauma patients repeated US examinations can be useful and are strongly recommended.
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Akay, H.O., Senturk, S., Cigdem, M.K. et al. Isolated traumatic gallbladder rupture: US findings and the role of repeat US in diagnosis. Pediatr Radiol 38, 691–693 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0759-3
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