HighlightsSpontaneous CBD perforation is one of the rare causes of acute abdomen.Ideally managed with T-tube drainage of the CBD along with cholecystectomy.Bilious peritoneal tap, features of generalized peritonitis and absence of free gas under diaphragm in abdominal x-ray may be considered as clues for suspicion of CBD perforation.
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