Spontaneous common bile duct perforation in adult: a case report and review

Int Surg. 2002 Apr-Jun;87(2):81-2.

Abstract

Common bile duct perforation has been reported in adults after invasive procedures. Spontaneous common bile duct perforation is a rare entity as a cause of acute abdomen in adults. A few cases due to choledocholithiasis have been reported as a cause of spontaneous perforation. We report an adult patient who presented with acute abdomen after spontaneous common bile duct perforation due to unknown etiology who was treated successfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen, Acute / etiology*
  • Abdomen, Acute / surgery
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / etiology*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / surgery
  • Common Bile Duct*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rupture, Spontaneous