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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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Causes
Gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer dis...
Tests
X-rays of the abdomen may show air in the abdominal cavity, suggesting a perforation. CT scan of the abdomen often show...
Treatments
Treatment usually involves surgery to repair the hole (perforation. Occasionally, a small part of the intestine must be...
Complications
Complications include bleeding, infection, and formation of intra-abdominal abscesses.
Prevention
Depending on the cause, perforation can be prevented by preventing any underlying disease that may lead to intestinal p...
Doctor Specialties
Call your doctor if you have severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, or severe changes in bowel habits.
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