*fairly serious as the omentum is incapable of sealing even the smallest leaks
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*results in a chronic inflammatory process
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*widespread peritonitis if infected[[Category:Gall_Bladder_and_Tract_-_Pathology]]
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==Description==
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Rupture of the biliary tract is a severe disease that results in localised or diffuse chemical [[Peritonitis|peritonitis]] as bile leaks into the abdomen. If the biliary tract is infected, the peritonitis will become septic. Rupture may occur after an [[Biliary Tract - Obstruction|obstruction]] of the biliary tract.