gastrointestinal perforation…

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digestive system, digestive system organs, intestinal perforation, perforation, the intestines, gastrointestinal perforation occurs, the wall, the stomach, small intestine, large bowel develops a hole, its entire thickness, perforation, the intestine leads to leakage of intestinal contents, abdominal cavity, an inflammation, peritonitis, perforation anywhere, along the gastrointestinal tract, surgical emergency, gastrointestinal perforation, a variety of illnesses, appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer disease, crohn's disease, less commonly, infections, the bowel, infectious colitis, severe abdominal pain, fevers, nausea, vomiting, accompany perforation, x-rays, the abdomen, reveal air, in the abdominal cavity, suggesting a perforation, ct scan, the abdomen often reveals the location, the perforation, white blood cell, wbc, count, elevated, involves surgery, patient undergoes general anesthesia, an incision is made, in the abdomen, abdominal cavity is washed out, perforation, in the intestine, stomach is repaired, a temporary colostomy, ileostomy required, in rare cases, antibiotic therapy alone, treat perforations, the case in patients whose perforations have sealed off, not systemically ill, evident from physical exam, laboratory tests, x-rays, depending on the disease process, length of time, the perforation occured, successfully repaired, surgery, complications include bleeding, infection, formation of intra-abdominal abscesses, call doctor, severe abdominal pain, fevers, nausea, vomiting, severe changes in bowel habits, depending on the cause, perforation, prevented by preventing the primary disease process that leads to intestinal perforation, ulcer disease, involves appropriate medications, diverticulitis, involves adherence to a high fiber diet, consult doctor regarding treatment, cause perforation.