Laparoscopic Management of a Rare Case of Spontaneous Biliary Perforation in an Infant

Spontaneous biliary perforation is a rare condition, predominantly observed in infants, characterized by the leakage of bile into the peritoneal cavity without any apparent cause. This case report discusses a 3-month-old female infant who presented with symptoms of jaundice and abdominal distension. The successful management of this case with a combination of ultrasound-guided percutaneous drainage and laparoscopic cholecystostomy is detailed, highlighting the importance of minimally invasive techniques in treating this condition. Keywords: Cholecystostomy, infant, jaundice, laparoscopy, spontaneous biliary perforation
Author(s): Tarun Gupta [1]; Ankur Mandelia (corresponding author) [1]; Rajanikant R. Yadav [2]; Tarun Kumar [1]; Nishant Agarwal [1]; Pujana Kanneganti [1]; Anju Verma [1]; Biju Nair [1]; Amit Buan [...]