Role of resection in typhoid perforation.
Typhoid perforation is a surgical emergency and the treatment should be prompt and energetic; the role of conservative treatment is limited. The surgical procedure depends on the general health of the patient and the extent of ileum involved. Resection is preferable, but lesser procedures have their place in appropriate cases. Indecision kills; so does undue delay. The mortality in active intervention is low.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000150:complications*