Abdominal wall and stomach perforation following accidental electrocution with high tension wire: a unique case

The usual form of direct gastrointestinal injury following high-tension electric injury is widespread necrosis of the colon or the small intestine. It usually occurs in combination with extensive electric burns of the overlying abdominal wall. We report a case of immediate post-electrocution abdominal wall and stomach perforation following high tension electric injury. The total absence of coagulation necrosis of the stomach or other portions of the gastrointestinal tract and the absence of burns of the abdominal wall were other unique features of the case reported. The patient was successfully treated.