Which of the following is not a commoner cause of intestinal perforation: March 2007
Ans. D: Crohn's diseasePerforation of the intestines results in the potential for bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity (a condition known as peritonitis).Perforation of the stomach can lead to a chemical peritonitis due to leaked gastric acid.CausesUnderlying causes include:Gastric ulcerAppendicitisGastrointestinal cancerDiveiculitisSuperior Mesenteric Aery SyndromeTraumaAscariasisTyphoidOn X-rays, free gas may be visible in the abdominal cavity. The perforation can often be visualised using CT. White blood cells are often elevated.
Gastric ulcer
Gastrointestinal cancer
Typhoid
Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease