Duodenal Perforation

A Duodenal Perforation Is A Medical Condition In Which The Wall Of The Duodenum, The First Part Of The Small Intestine, Is Ruptured. This Can Be Caused By A Variety Of Factors, Including Trauma, Ulcers, Certain Medical Treatments, And Tumors. Symptoms Of A Duodenal Perforation May Include Severe Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Vomiting, And Fever. If Left Untreated, A Duodenal Perforation Can Cause Serious Medical Complications Including Intestinal Blockage, Infection, And Peritonitis, A Potentially Life-Threatening Infection Of The Abdominal Cavity. In Order To Diagnose A Duodenal Perforation, A Physician May Order Imaging Tests Such As An Abdominal X-Ray Or CT Scan. If A Duodenal Perforation Is Suspected, A Doctor May Also Order A Laparoscopy, A Procedure In Which A Thin Camera Is Inserted Into The Abdomen To View The Inside Of The Abdomen And Look For Signs Of A Duodenal Perforation. Treatment For A Duodenal Perforation Usually Involves Surgical Repair Of The Perforation. In Some Cases, A Laparotomy, Or Open Abdominal Surgery, May Be Necessary To Repair The Perforation.