Georgi Popivanov, Daniel Stefanov, Marina Konaktchieva, Mihail Tabakov, Nedko Ivanov, Kirien Kjossev, Ventsislav Mutafchiyski
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Abstract
Gallbladder agenesia is a rare congenital anomaly that is frequently overlooked in clinical practice, often misdiagnosed as chronic sclero-fibrous cholecystitis or cholelithiasis. Failure to recognize it intraoperatively can prompt unnecessary and hazardous exploration of the biliary tree and liver, increasing the risk of iatrogenic injuries.