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gastrointestinal perforation - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

Gastrointestinal perforation is a hole that develops through the entire wall of the stomach, small intestine, large bowel, or gallbladder. This condition is a medical emergency. ...
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gastrointestinal perforation - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)
gastrointestinal perforation, Digestive system
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Causes of gastrointestinal perforation (Source: MedLinePlus)
Gastrointestinal perforation can be caused by a variety of illnesses, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, ulcer disease, gallstones or gallbladder infection, and less commonly, inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Perforation of the intestine leads to leakage of intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity. This causes an inflammation called peritonitis . ...
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Symptoms of gastrointestinal perforation (Source: MedLinePlus)
Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain - severe; Chills; Fever; Nausea; Vomiting. ...
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gastrointestinal perforation - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)
Treatment usually involves surgery to repair the hole (perforation). Occasionally, a small part of the intestine must be removed. A temporary colostomy or ileostomy may be needed. In rare cases, antibiotics alone can be used to treat patients whose perforations have closed. This can be confirmed by a physical exam, blood tests, CT scan, and x-rays. ...
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Further Reading on gastrointestinal perforation
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    This article outlines the possible interventions for the complications associated with lupus ...safety measures. Assess patient's ability to safely administer own medications. Overview Gastrointestinal ...
  • Ovarian Epithelial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer ( WebMD )
    Recurrent or Persistent Ovarian Epithelial Cancer information...P = .138). Both groups experienced myelosuppression and gastrointestinal toxic effects. Nausea and vomiting, fatigue, and...because five...
  • Diverticular Bleeding - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    What is diverticular bleeding ? Diverticular bleeding occurs when pouches ( diverticula ) that have developed in the wall of the large ...in the colon wall. Bleeding occurs when a hole ( perforation )...
  • Unusual Cancers of Childhood Treatment (PDQ®) - Abdominal Cancers ( WebMD )
    Abdominal cancers include adrenocortical tumors , renal cell carcinomas , carcinomas of the stomach , cancer of the pancreas , colorectal ...colorectal carcinomas, carcinoid tumors, and gastrointestinal ...
  • Genetics of Colorectal Cancer (PDQ®) - Major Genetic Syndromes ( WebMD )
    Introduction A number of familial syndromes are associated with a high risk of colorectal adenocarcinoma and are summarized in ...the colonic polyps may include polyps in the upper gastrointestinal ...


  • Crohn's Disease ( WebMD )
    WebMD provides an overview of Crohn's disease, which causes inflammation in the small intestine...bleeding or infection in the intestines. The doctor may do an upper gastrointestinal (GI) series to...
  • The 5 Types of Crohn’s Disease ( WebMD )
    ...and Crohn’s colitis (granulomatous colitis). WebMD explains the symptoms of each and provides an overview of treatment options...an abnormal response of the immune system in the gastrointestinal ...
  • Barium Enema ( WebMD )
    A barium enema, or lower gastrointestinal (GI) examination, is an X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). The...A barium enema, or lower gastrointestinal (GI) examination, is an...
  • Abdominal X-ray ( WebMD )
    An abdominal X - ray provides a picture of structures and organs in the abdomen , such as the large and small intestines , stomach ,...can help find a blockage of the intestine or a hole ( perforation ) in the...

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