Can you die if your gallbladder ruptures?

Not all ruptures occur in the same part of the gallbladder. Certain rupture locations make removal more difficult, which increases the risk of developing an infection. Serious complications of a rupture can be fatal. People who receive a correct diagnosis and fast treatment can make a full recovery.

How many people die from ruptured gallbladder?

Gallbladder perforation (GP) is one of the most severe complications of acute cholecystitis and is associated with a mortality of up to 70% (1). It occurs in up to 10% of patients with acute cholecystitis (2), but GP in the absence of acute cholecystitis is rare.