Spontaneous common bile duct perforation: a rare case report

Abstract

Spontaneous common bile duct (CBD) perforation is a rare and life threatening clinical condition. The course of management and choice of surgical intervention depends on clinical presentation; site, size, nature of defect. It is usually reported in infants and adults due to congenital anomalies and following invasive procedure respectively but spontaneous CBD perforation in older age groups is rare without underlying cause presenting as acute abdomen. In this case report, an 82-year-old female presented to the emergency room with an acute abdomen diagnosed as spontaneous CBD perforation and its prompt management and its successful outcome.