Organ perforation explained

Organ perforation
Diagnosis:physical examination, x-ray[1]

Organ perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of a hollow organ in the body, such as the gastrointestinal tract in the case of gastrointestinal perforation. It mainly refers to accidental or pathologic perforation, rather than intentional penetration during surgery. It can lead to peritonitis if untreated.[2]

Types include gastrointestinal perforation and uterine perforation.

Notes and References

  1. Lee . CH . Indirect Radiological Signs of Hollow Organ Perforation. . Journal of Acute Medicine . 1 March 2021 . 11 . 1 . 28–31 . 10.6705/j.jacme.202103_11(1).0005 . 33928014 . 8075965 .
  2. Nichols . Ronald Lee . Intraabdominal Sepsis: Characterization and Treatment . The Journal of Infectious Diseases . 1977 . 135 . S54–S57 . 10.1093/infdis/135.Supplement.S54 . 30052610 . 321710 . 30 August 2022 . 0022-1899.

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