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. 1979 Mar;55(641):212–214. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.641.212

Isolated perforation of the gall bladder following blunt abdominal trauma.

D A Laffey, D J Hay
PMCID: PMC2425388  PMID: 461287

Abstract

Isolated perforation of the gall bladder as a consequence of blunt abdominal injury is rare. A single case is described which illustrates several features which may characterize this lesion.

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