Role of resection in typhoid perforation.

Abstract

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.

• Authors: M J Kuruvilla
• Journal: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Ann R Coll Surg Engl) Vol. 60 Issue 5 Pg. 408-11 (Sep 1978) ISSN: 0035-8843 [Print] England
• PMID: 697299 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Ileum (surgery)
• Intestinal Perforation (etiology, mortality, surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications
• Typhoid Fever (complications)