Abstract

Peritonitis caused by hollow viscus perforation is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency surgical care and is associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the operating surgeon faces a challenge to provide appropriate management that can lead to a better outcome. As a result, a thorough evaluation is necessary. Method From August 2020 to July 2021, a study was conducted at IMS BHU. The study involved analysing data from 192 cases of peritonitis caused by hollow viscus perforation. The study focused on identifying the causes of the condition, surgical interventions, and peri-operative complications. Appropriate statistical analyses were performed to draw conclusions. Result Of the 192 cases analysed, males accounted for154 while females were 38 with an average age of 45 years. The primary cause of peritonitis was gastric ulcer (GU) perforation, followed by idiopathic, infective, malignancy, appendicular perforation, and trauma.

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