Non-traumatic ileal perforation: A retrospective study

Non-traumatic spontaneous ileal perforation: experience with 125 cases.

BACKGROUND Non-traumatic ileal perforation is a common cause of obscure peritonitis in developing and underdeveloped world. The perforation of the ileum is one of the causes of peritonitis that is difficult to diagnose preoperatively. The objective of the study was to determine the increasing frequency of cases of non-traumatic ileal perforations and their subsequent management METHODS This d...

Nontraumatic terminal ileal perforation

BACKGROUND There is still confusion and controversy over the diagnosis and optimal surgical treatment of non traumatic terminal ileal perforation-a cause of obscure peritonitis. METHODS This study was a prospective study aimed at evaluating the clinical profile, etiology and optimal surgical management of patients with nontraumatic terminal ileal perforation. RESULTS There were 79 cases of ...

Non-traumatic perforation of the small bowel

Background: Non-traumatic perforation of the small bowel is an uncommon serious complication associated with high morbidity and mortality. Diseases that cause small bowel perforation vary in different areas of the world. Objective: To highlight difficulties in the diagnosis and management of non-traumatic perforation of small bowel. Material and methods: The medical records of four patients who...

Rare Case of Ileal Perforation Key words: Eosinophilic ileitis, Ileal perforation, Laparotomy

Ascaridial Volvulus: An Uncommon Cause of Ileal Perforation

Ascariasis is a common worm infestation in developing and under-developed countries. It is caused by the ingestion of food contaminated with Ascaris eggs from faeces and is more common in places with poor sanitation. Almost 25% of the world population is infested by Ascaris lumbricoides. Although ascariasis is a chronic disease, it can present as acute abdomen rarely. The wandering nature of As...