Bile Duct Procedure, Perforation and Sepsis Concerns
Published: 29/10/26 By: Will Angood
Current case – anonymised accepted enquiry. This report describes allegations supplied by a patient or family member. It is not a finding of negligence and the claim has not been won.
What happened?
A patient reports repeated attempts to remove a stone from the bile duct, with several procedures abandoned. Another procedure in December 2024 was also reportedly stopped and the patient discharged.
Reported consequences
The patient says they returned to hospital two days later and required emergency surgery after a perforation and serious infection were identified. They describe sepsis and prolonged recovery, and question whether the injury should have been recognised before discharge.
How the claimant was affected
The claimant describes returning to hospital shortly after an unsuccessful bile duct procedure and undergoing emergency treatment. They are concerned that warning signs of a perforation may not have been recognised before discharge.
What needs investigating?
A hepatobiliary and endoscopy expert would need to review the procedure, recognised risks, post-operative observations, discharge decision and whether earlier recognition could have prevented additional harm.
Potential value of the claim
Illustrative general damages if successful: £10,000–£65,000+
This broad example assumes negligent procedure management or delayed recognition caused additional sepsis, surgery or prolonged recovery. A recognised perforation can occur without negligence.
Important: This is not a case-specific valuation or prediction. Negligence and causation must be established by independent evidence. Financial losses may be additional if proven. The claim could fail and compensation could be £0.
How Medical Negligence Consultants can help
Medical Negligence Consultants can review the initial concerns confidentially and, where appropriate, connect the enquiry with a specialist medical negligence solicitor. The solicitor can obtain medical records, commission independent expert evidence, explain limitation periods and discuss available funding arrangements, including No Win No Fee where suitable.
People with similar concerns can contact our team for a confidential assessment.
