Fecal Peritonitis Due to Caecal Perforation Following Appendicectomy: A Case Report
R. Amruthavarshini
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Department of Pharmacy Practice, SSIMS, Karnataka, India and SS Institute of Medical Science and Research Center (SSIMS &RC), Janashankara, NH-4 Bypass Road, Davangere 577005, Karnataka, India.
Mohammed Bilal
Department of Pharmacy Practice, SSIMS, Karnataka, India.
Jabeen Taj
Department of Pharmacy Practice, SSIMS, Karnataka, India.
K. S. Yashwanth
Department of Pharmacy Practice, SSIMS, Karnataka, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Fecal peritonitis is a life-threatening surgical emergency resulting from gastrointestinal tract perforation. We report a 52-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain, distension, and feculent discharge from a postoperative wound following appendicectomy. Ultrasonography suggested bowel perforation with intra-abdominal contamination. Emergency exploratory laparotomy confirmed caecal perforation with fecal peritonitis, which was managed surgically along with intensive supportive care. Early recognition and prompt surgical source control are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Keywords: Fecal peritonitis, gastrointestinal perforation, caecal perforation, acute abdomen, exploratory laparotomy