Spontaneous biliary peritonitis: two unusual cases
J. Allardice, Consultant General Surgeon, The General Hospital,
St Helier, Jersey, JE1 3QS, UK. Tel./fax: +44-1534-622493/622880;
E-mail: militorum@hotmail.com
Abstract
Two patients with biliary peritonitis without demonstrable perforation are described. Despite
biliary peritonitis almost invariably following biliary tract perforation, none could be identified
with contemporary imaging. This condition is extremely rare, difficult to diagnose pre-operatively
and has high mortality.
Key words
Biliary peritonitis; spontaneous perforation; perforation-free.
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