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Gastrointestinal Perforation
Gastrointestinal perforation occurs when the wall of the stomach, small intestine or large bowel develops a hole through its entire thickness. Perforation of the intestine leads to leakage of intestinal contents into th...
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Symptoms
Symptoms may include: Severe abdominal pain; Fever; Nausea; Vomiting.
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Causes
Gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer dis...
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Tests
X-rays of the abdomen may show air in the abdominal cavity, suggesting a perforation. CT scan of the abdomen often show...
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Treatments
Treatment usually involves surgery to repair the hole (perforation. Occasionally, a small part of the intestine must be...
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Complications
Complications include bleeding, infection, and formation of intra-abdominal abscesses.
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Prevention
Depending on the cause, perforation can be prevented by preventing any underlying disease that may lead to intestinal p...
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Call your doctor if you have severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, or severe changes in bowel habits.
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