Isolated common bile duct injury after abdominal trauma

We report the rare case of a self-inflicted stab injury involving the isolated common bile duct without any other vascular or visceral injury. A 35-year-old male with a history of self-inflicted stab injuries to the abdomen presented with features of localized peritonitis. Laparotomy revealed an isolated rent in the common bile duct which was repaired over a T-tube.

Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: Surgery Source Type: research