Clinical Study on Profile of Cases of Perforation Peritonitis

ABSTRACT

Perforation peritonitis is common cause of abdominal emergency. The morbidity and mortality associated with this condition is very high. Methods: The present hospital based study included 55 patients with perforation peritonitis admitted at the department of surgery. Data regarding clinical features, management and complications was noted. Results: Most of the patients had perforation in duodenum (58.2%). Pain abdomen was the most common complain (96.4%). Wound infection was seen in 23.6%, pneumonia in 27.3% and abdominal collection in18.2%. Conclusion: Timely diagnosis of perforation peritonitis is essential.