Perforation of small intestine

Definition

Small intestinal perforation is a complete penetration of the wall of small intestine, often resulting in the leakage of small intestinal contents into the abdominal cavity.

Exclusions

• Primary ulcer of small intestine
• Diverticulitis of small intestine
• perforation due to Crohn disease
• perforation due to obstruction
• perforation due to malignant neoplasm

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