Typhoid perforation.
Out of 270 cases of enteric fever observed over a period of 5 years there were 30 cases of enteric perforation (11.1%). Their clinical features, mode of presentation and various diagnostic and prognostic parameters have been described. Out of 30 patients, 18 died (60%) and 12 (40%) survived. Various factors regarding conservative and surgical management have been briefly discussed.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007813:Laparotomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000150:complications*
D005839:Gentamicins; D002701:Chloramphenicol; D000667:Ampicillin