Omental patch technique for the ileal perforation secondary to typhoid fever

Omental patch technique for the ileal perforation secondary to typhoid fever

Background/Aim: Enteric perforation is a grave complication of typhoid fever. Laparotomy with primary closure is the treatment of choice depending upon the bowel condition. Fecal fistula formation is the main concern in primary closure and the incidence of this complication dramatically decreases wh...

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Main Authors: Musharraf Husain, Rehan Nabi Khan, Babar Rehmani, Hasan Haris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Enteric perforation
omental patch
peritonitis
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2011;volume=17;issue=3;spage=208;epage=211;aulast=Husain

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