Perforated bowel

What is perforated bowel?

Perforated bowel is a condition in which the intestinal wall ruptures, thus permitting its contents to enter the rest of the abdominal cavity. When this happens, sepsis or blood infection sets in and death may result if the condition is not treated promptly.

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