A case report of biliary peritonitis from gallbladder injury: A rare complication of blunt abdominal trauma
This case underscores the diagnostic challenge and potential severity of gallbladder injury after blunt abdominal trauma. Early recognition and timely surgical management are crucial to avoid serious complications such as biliary peritonitis and multi-organ failure. A high degree of clinical suspicion is essential, especially in patients with known risk factors for gallbladder distension.
Authors
- Faouzi Noomen
- Hiba Ben Hassine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0292-1463)
- Med Dheker Touati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8208-6973)
- Ibtissem Korbi
- Faiez Boughanmi
- Leith Limayem
Institutions
- Hospital Fatuma Bourguiba Monastir (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-06-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2025.111479
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01