Abstract
Background: Perforation of the gall bladder due to choledocholithiasis is a rare cause of peritonitis. We present a case of gallbladder perforation and biliary peritonitis due to choledocholithiasis. Case report: A 50 years old male, without any known medical co-morbidity, presented with a 5-day history abdominal pain and distension. On abdominal examination, distension with rebound tenderness was present. MRI showed a gallbladder perforation. The patient was taken up for an emergency exploratory laparotomy which showed biliary peritonitis, perforation of gallbladder and choledocholithiasis. Cholecystectomyand choledocholithotomy done with T-tube placement. The patient's hospital course was uneventful except for the initial part when he required ventilator support and dialysis. Conclusion: Gallbladder perforation is an unusual initial presentation of gallbladder disease. Earlydiagnosis of gallbladder perforation and immediate surgical intervention are of prime importancein decreasing morbidity and mortality associated with this condition.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
