Isolated traumatic gallbladder avulsion: a case report.

While the incidence of blunt traumatic gallbladder injury is uncommon, occurring in only 2% of patients who undergo laparotomy, the presence of an isolated injury to the gallbladder is very rare since other associated intraabdominal injuries are also usually found. However, we present a case of isolated gallbladder avulsion involving an unrestrained driver in a high-speed motor vehicle collision that was suggested based on imaging findings and corroborated at surgery. Since gallbladder injury can be a difficult diagnosis to make both clinically and radiologically, early detection with computed tomography (CT) is essential in decreasing patient morbidity and mortality.