Massive hemoperitoneum from transhepatic perforation of the gallbladder

Mt Sinai J Med. 2006 Dec;73(8):1135-6.

Abstract

Perforation of the gallbladder occurs in 1.6%-2.8% of cases of gallbladder disease. Transhepatic rupture of the gall bladder is rare, with fewer than 20 cases reported in literature. We report a case of transhepatic rupture of the gall bladder with massive hemoperitoneum, which required emergency laparotomy and control of hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Electrocoagulation
  • Gallbladder / injuries*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / complications*
  • Gallbladder Diseases / surgery
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology*
  • Hemoperitoneum / surgery
  • Humans
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Male
  • Rupture / complications*
  • Rupture / physiopathology