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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Organ perforation | |||
| synonyms = [[Perforated viscus]] | |||
| field = [[Gastroenterology]], [[Surgery]] | |||
| symptoms = Severe [[abdominal pain]], [[fever]], [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[tachycardia]] | |||
| complications = [[Sepsis]], [[peritonitis]], [[abscess]] formation | |||
| onset = Sudden | |||
| duration = Acute | |||
| causes = [[Peptic ulcer]], [[diverticulitis]], [[appendicitis]], [[trauma]], [[cancer]] | |||
| risks = [[NSAID]] use, [[smoking]], [[alcohol]] use, [[chronic disease]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]], [[X-ray]], [[CT scan]], [[ultrasound]] | |||
| differential = [[Acute abdomen]], [[intestinal obstruction]], [[pancreatitis]] | |||
| treatment = [[Surgery]], [[antibiotics]], [[fluid resuscitation]] | |||
| prognosis = Variable, depends on cause and treatment | |||
| frequency = Common in [[emergency medicine]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Organ perforation''' is a medical condition where a hole develops in the wall of a body organ. This can occur in various organs, including the [[gastrointestinal tract]], [[heart]], [[lungs]], and others. Organ perforation can be a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. | '''Organ perforation''' is a medical condition where a hole develops in the wall of a body organ. This can occur in various organs, including the [[gastrointestinal tract]], [[heart]], [[lungs]], and others. Organ perforation can be a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Organ perforation can be caused by a variety of factors. These can include: | Organ perforation can be caused by a variety of factors. These can include: | ||
* [[Trauma]]: This can be due to a blunt force, such as a car accident, or a penetrating injury, such as a gunshot wound. | * [[Trauma]]: This can be due to a blunt force, such as a car accident, or a penetrating injury, such as a gunshot wound. | ||
* [[Disease]]: Certain diseases, such as [[peptic ulcer disease]] or [[diverticulitis]], can lead to organ perforation. | * [[Disease]]: Certain diseases, such as [[peptic ulcer disease]] or [[diverticulitis]], can lead to organ perforation. | ||
* [[Surgery]]: Organ perforation can occur as a complication of surgery. | * [[Surgery]]: Organ perforation can occur as a complication of surgery. | ||
* [[Foreign body]]: A foreign body, such as a swallowed object, can perforate an organ. | * [[Foreign body]]: A foreign body, such as a swallowed object, can perforate an organ. | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of organ perforation can vary depending on the organ involved, but may include: | The symptoms of organ perforation can vary depending on the organ involved, but may include: | ||
* Severe [[pain]] | * Severe [[pain]] | ||
* [[Fever]] | * [[Fever]] | ||
* [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]] | * [[Nausea]] and [[vomiting]] | ||
* [[Bleeding]] | * [[Bleeding]] | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of organ perforation typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and imaging tests. These can include: | Diagnosis of organ perforation typically involves a combination of [[medical history]], physical examination, and imaging tests. These can include: | ||
* [[X-ray]]: This can often show air in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforated organ. | * [[X-ray]]: This can often show air in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforated organ. | ||
* [[CT scan]]: This can provide more detailed images and help to identify the location of the perforation. | * [[CT scan]]: This can provide more detailed images and help to identify the location of the perforation. | ||
* [[Ultrasound]]: This can be used to look for fluid in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforation. | * [[Ultrasound]]: This can be used to look for fluid in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforation. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment of organ perforation typically involves surgery to repair the hole. This can often be done using [[minimally invasive surgery]] techniques. In some cases, a portion of the organ may need to be removed. Antibiotics are also typically given to prevent infection. | Treatment of organ perforation typically involves surgery to repair the hole. This can often be done using [[minimally invasive surgery]] techniques. In some cases, a portion of the organ may need to be removed. Antibiotics are also typically given to prevent infection. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Peritonitis]] | * [[Peritonitis]] | ||
* [[Abdominal pain]] | * [[Abdominal pain]] | ||
* [[Emergency medicine]] | * [[Emergency medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Surgery]] | [[Category:Surgery]] | ||
[[Category:Emergency medicine]] | [[Category:Emergency medicine]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:10, 4 April 2025
| Organ perforation | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Perforated viscus |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Severe abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia |
| Complications | Sepsis, peritonitis, abscess formation |
| Onset | Sudden |
| Duration | Acute |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Peptic ulcer, diverticulitis, appendicitis, trauma, cancer |
| Risks | NSAID use, smoking, alcohol use, chronic disease |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination, X-ray, CT scan, ultrasound |
| Differential diagnosis | Acute abdomen, intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Surgery, antibiotics, fluid resuscitation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Variable, depends on cause and treatment |
| Frequency | Common in emergency medicine |
| Deaths | N/A |
Organ perforation is a medical condition where a hole develops in the wall of a body organ. This can occur in various organs, including the gastrointestinal tract, heart, lungs, and others. Organ perforation can be a serious, life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.
Causes[edit]
Organ perforation can be caused by a variety of factors. These can include:
- Trauma: This can be due to a blunt force, such as a car accident, or a penetrating injury, such as a gunshot wound.
- Disease: Certain diseases, such as peptic ulcer disease or diverticulitis, can lead to organ perforation.
- Surgery: Organ perforation can occur as a complication of surgery.
- Foreign body: A foreign body, such as a swallowed object, can perforate an organ.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of organ perforation can vary depending on the organ involved, but may include:
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of organ perforation typically involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests. These can include:
- X-ray: This can often show air in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforated organ.
- CT scan: This can provide more detailed images and help to identify the location of the perforation.
- Ultrasound: This can be used to look for fluid in the abdominal cavity, which can indicate a perforation.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment of organ perforation typically involves surgery to repair the hole. This can often be done using minimally invasive surgery techniques. In some cases, a portion of the organ may need to be removed. Antibiotics are also typically given to prevent infection.
