Gastrointestinal perforation

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Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Intestinal perforation; Perforation of the intestines

Symptoms may include:

• Severe abdominal pain
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting

X-rays of the abdomen may show air in the abdominal cavity, suggesting a perforation. CT scan of the abdomen often shows the location of the perforation. The person's white blood cell (WBC) count is often higher than normal.

Review Date: 07/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.