Gallstone-Induced Perforation of the Common Bile Duct in Pregnancy
2008
Gallstone Perforation of the Bile Duct in Pregnancy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): N. Dabbas, M. Abdelaziz, K. Hamdan, B. Stedman, M. Abu Hilal
Primary Institution: Southampton General Hospital
Conclusion
A young woman experienced a rare case of common bile duct perforation due to gallstones during pregnancy, which was successfully treated with surgery.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a history of gallstone pancreatitis during pregnancy.
- Bile duct perforation is a rare complication of gallstones.
- The patient underwent successful surgery and had an uneventful recovery.
Takeaway
A woman had a hole in her bile duct because of a gallstone while she was pregnant, but doctors fixed it with surgery and she got better.
Methodology
The patient underwent emergency laparotomy, bile duct exploration, and removal of the ductal stone.
Limitations
The case is a single report and may not represent broader trends.
Participant Demographics
Twenty-year-old primigravida woman.
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