Intestinal Perforation Quiz
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Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is intestinal perforation?
Intestinal perforation is a hole in the intestinal wall. It's a serious, painful condition that can cause fatal complications. Causes include twisted intestines, inflammation, ulcers, or injury to the intestinal walls. Elderly people, those who recently had abdominal surgery, and those with a history of cancer or gastrointestinal problems are at higher risk.
Symptoms of intestinal perforation
Abdominal pain
Fever
Sharp abdominal pain
Pain when pressing down on the abdomen
Nausea or vomiting
Low back pain worsens on coughing, sneezing or straining
Loss of appetite
Questions your doctor may ask to check for intestinal perforation
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose intestinal perforation
Do you have abdominal pain (stomach ache)?
Do you have a fever?
Did you have a sharp, stabbing-like abdominal (tummy) pain?
Do you feel severe pain when pressing on your abdomen (stomach)?
Do you have nausea or vomiting?
Treatment for intestinal perforation
This medical emergency requires quick medical attention. Treatment includes surgery to close the hole, with or without removing part of the intestines. Antibiotics and fluids are administered.
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Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency department)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)
Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.
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