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Isidoro Wiener, MD; Larry C. Watson, MD; Fred J. Wolma, MD

Arch Surg. 1982;117(6):805-807.

Abstract
• Gallbladder perforation due to blunt trauma is an uncommon finding. We report our experience with six patients. The factors predisposing to perforation include a distended gallbladder because of either fasting or alcohol ingestion in normal patients, and obstruction of the cystic duct in patients with cholelithiasis. The diagnosis of gallbladder perforation after blunt injury may be suspected in patients with signs of an acute abdomen and hypotension that is not explained by blood loss. Peritoneal lavage that contains bile suggests the tentative diagnosis of trauma to the biliary tract or gallbladder, as well as to the liver or upper bowel. A cholecystectomy is the preferred treatment when gallbladder perforation occurs in the traumatized patient.

(Arch Surg 1982;117:805-807)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Sept 23, 1981.

Read in part at the Singleton Surgical Society Meeting, Galveston, Feb 16, 1980.

Reprint requests to Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX 77550 (Dr Watson).

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