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  • Title: Cross-sectional imaging of perforated gallbladder.
    Author: Seyal AR, Parekh K, Gonzalez-Guindalini FD, Nikolaidis P, Miller FH, Yaghmai V.
    Journal: Abdom Imaging; 2014 Aug; 39(4):853-74. PubMed ID: 24627043.
    Abstract:
    Gallbladder perforation is a potentially life-threatening condition commonly seen as a complication of acute cholecystitis. Urgent surgical intervention is often needed to reduce serious morbidity and mortality. It presents a diagnostic challenge due to nonspecific symptoms, leading to a delay in diagnosis. Imaging plays a vital role in early identification of this potentially fatal condition and evaluation by more than one imaging modality may be required to make the diagnosis. Knowledge of specific and ancillary imaging findings is crucial to avoid misdiagnosis. In this article, we will review the risk factors, pathophysiology, and surgical classification of gallbladder perforation and discuss the role of multimodality imaging in its diagnosis. Differential diagnoses on imaging will also be discussed.
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