Emergency Cholecystectomy in Situs Inversus Totalis: Report of a Case

Situs inversus totalis is a rare anomaly with a genetic predisposition, characterized by transposition of organs to the opposite side of the body. The condition may present difficulties in the management of abdominal pathologies and if undetected can create a diagnostic puzzle. Herein we report a case of situs inversus totalis with acute cholecystitis and the patient underwent successful emergency open cholecystectomy.