Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:Typhoid ileal perforation is a serious complication of typhoid fever. The present study was conducted to assess exploratory laparotomy of enteric perforation. Materials & Methods:58 cases of enteric perforation of both genders were managed with emergency exploratory laparotomy via a midline incision under general anesthesia. Results: Out of 58 patients, males were 38 and females were 20. The type of operation performed was ileal resection in 32 and simple closure in 26 patients. The amount of peritoneal fluid was <1000 ml in 18 and >1000 ml in 40 patients. No. of perforation was single in 30 and multiple in 28 patients. Symptoms were fever in 50, cough in 41, abdominal pain in 34, and diarrhea in 23 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The type of operation performed was ileal resection and simple closure. Symptoms were fever, cough, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.