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Summary
Timely surgery is crucial for typhoid perforation. Delays significantly increase mortality risk, highlighting the need for prompt surgical intervention in gut perforation cases.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Typhoid fever can lead to intestinal perforation, a serious surgical emergency.
- Delayed presentation and treatment are associated with higher morbidity and mortality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the outcomes of surgical management for typhoid intestinal perforation.
- To identify factors influencing mortality in patients with typhoid perforation.
Main Methods:
- A consecutive series of 100 patients with typhoid perforation were studied.
- Diagnosis involved clinical assessment, surgical findings, histopathology, Widal test, and blood culture.
- Surgical intervention was performed on all patients, with some under local anesthesia.
Main Results:
- Perforation commonly occurred in the second week of fever.
- A significant number of patients presented 48-96 hours post-perforation.
- Mortality increased dramatically from 25% to 83% with delays in surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
- Early surgical intervention is critical for reducing mortality in typhoid intestinal perforation.
- The timing of surgery is a key determinant of patient outcomes.
- Effective management requires prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment.