Gallbladder volvulus, also known as torsion of the gallbladder, is a rare condition that presents as an acute abdomen. First described by Wendel in 1898 as a "floating gallbladder," it requires urgent surgical intervention. The diagnosis is typically confirmed intraoperatively in most cases. Gallbladder volvulus is extremely rare, accounting for just 1 in 365,000 cases of gallbladder disease.
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