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[Perforation of the gallbladder during pregnancy. Report of a case]

A Lastra Lastra1, A E Vargas Mendoza, L A Manrique Ochoa

  • 1Hospital General de Zona No. 1 de Villahermosa, Tabasco.

The case of a 20 year old primigesta with a 30 weeks pregnancy, who was admitted to Emergency Service, with acute abdomen by cholecystitis, is presented. At laparotomy, a vesicular wall perforation, was found, partially sealed with epiplon and free biliary fluid in peritoneal cavity. Cholecystectomy was performed; and cesarean section 24 hours after. Therapeutic options in these patients, are analyzed, and surgical treatment risks, during gestation, and otherwise.

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