title: Typhoid perforation.
abstract: Typhoid perforation of the bowel carries a high risk of mortality and is a common surgical problem in many developing countries. This review examines the pathogenesis, and discusses diagnosis and management.
authors.affiliation: Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Gibney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy