Gastrointestinal Perforation : Articles

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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 the abdominal cavity. This causes an inflammation called peritonitis . Perforation anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract is a surgical emergency.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 14, 2006
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