GALLBLADDER PERFORATION: EXPERIENCE OF 35 CASES AT A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

Introduction: Gall bladder stone disease is one of the commonest hepatobiliary disease encountered in any general surgical outdoor worldwide especially in fertile females who are obese and in their 4th or 5th decade of life. One of the complications can be gallbladder perforation, although can be a sequel to acalcular cholecystitis. In India, incidence of Gall bladder perforation is estimated to be around 4%. There has been a marked increase in the incidence of the gallstone in the West during the past century. Material and Methods: The aim of our study was to highlight the Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, Management and Complications of gall bladder perforations. Results: In our study 35 patients were studied ageing between 25-80 years of age with a mean age of 54.3+14.53 years. Majority of our study patients i.e. 13 (37.1%) aged >60 years. Type 2 GB perforation was seen in 30 (85.7%) patients, followed by Type 1 in 3 (86% patients while as 2 (5.7%) patients were found to have Type 3 GB perforation. Percutaneous drainage of gall bladder was done in majority 30 (85.7%) patients. Conclusion: Type II gallbladder perforation is the most common type. Contrast- enhanced CT has an important role in diagnosing gallbladder perforation. Early suspicion, diagnosis, and appropriate management are of crucial importance for a better outcome in patients with gall bladder perforation.