PERFORATION
Presented By:
Mr. Nandish. S
Asso. Professor
Mandya Institute of Nursing
Sciences
Definition :
 It is the erosion of ulcer through gastric serosa into the peritoneal
cavity.
 A hole that develops through the wall of GI Tract.
 It is commonly seen in large penetrating duodenal ulcers.
 They are most commonly located on the lesser curvature of
stomach.
 Mortality rate associated with perforation are very high (10-25%).
Etiology:
 Duodenal ulcers : size of perforation is directly proportional to
length (duration) of ulcer.
 Trauma
 Appendicitis
 Cholecystitis
 Diverticulitis
 Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative
colitis
 Ascariasis
 Superior Mesenteric artery syndrome
Risk Factors :
 Knife or Gun shot wound
 Accidental swallowing of corrosive chemicals (Magnets, Battery)
 Bowel Impaction
 Forceful vomiting
 Procedures like colonoscopy
 Stomach or colorectal cancer
Clinical Manifestations :
 Sudden, severe pain (pain in right of midline indicating duodenal
ulcer & burning pain epigastric region suggests gastric ulcer).
 Shoulder pain due to irritation of Phrenic Nerve
 Nausea & Vomiting
 Collapse / Fainting
 Extremely tender & rigid abdomen
 Tachycardia & Hypotension
Diagnostic studies :
- History collection & Physical Examination
- Abdominal X – Ray (When patient is in upright position)
- CT Scan
- MRI
- CBC (WBC)
- Ultrasound (Children)
Complications :
o Sepsis
o Bleeding
o Anastamotic leakage
o Hernia
o Thrmboembolism
o Respiratory failure
Management :
The problem become severe within 6 to 12 hours, treatment should be
given as quickly as possible.
Surgical :
- Laproscopic Exploration.
- Resection or Repair of perforated site.
- Closure of perforation with peritoneal wash
- Omental Patch
- Graham patch
Conservative treatment :
• Bowel rest
• Frequent abdominal examinations.
• Intravenous therapy
• Antibiotics
• Nasogastric aspiration
• Radiology guided drainage of collected fluid.
Nursing :
 Explain about the post operative outcomes
 Performing surgical wound dressing
 Guiding the family members about diet therapy
 Maintenance of fluid & electrolyte balance
 Pain management
 Instruct about follow up care.
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    PERFORATION Presented By: Mr. Nandish.S Asso. Professor Mandya Institute of Nursing Sciences
  • 2.
    Definition :  Itis the erosion of ulcer through gastric serosa into the peritoneal cavity.  A hole that develops through the wall of GI Tract.  It is commonly seen in large penetrating duodenal ulcers.  They are most commonly located on the lesser curvature of stomach.  Mortality rate associated with perforation are very high (10-25%).
  • 4.
    Etiology:  Duodenal ulcers: size of perforation is directly proportional to length (duration) of ulcer.  Trauma  Appendicitis  Cholecystitis  Diverticulitis  Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease & Ulcerative colitis  Ascariasis  Superior Mesenteric artery syndrome
  • 5.
    Risk Factors : Knife or Gun shot wound  Accidental swallowing of corrosive chemicals (Magnets, Battery)  Bowel Impaction  Forceful vomiting  Procedures like colonoscopy  Stomach or colorectal cancer
  • 6.
    Clinical Manifestations : Sudden, severe pain (pain in right of midline indicating duodenal ulcer & burning pain epigastric region suggests gastric ulcer).  Shoulder pain due to irritation of Phrenic Nerve  Nausea & Vomiting  Collapse / Fainting  Extremely tender & rigid abdomen  Tachycardia & Hypotension
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    Diagnostic studies : -History collection & Physical Examination - Abdominal X – Ray (When patient is in upright position) - CT Scan - MRI - CBC (WBC) - Ultrasound (Children)
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    Complications : o Sepsis oBleeding o Anastamotic leakage o Hernia o Thrmboembolism o Respiratory failure
  • 9.
    Management : The problembecome severe within 6 to 12 hours, treatment should be given as quickly as possible. Surgical : - Laproscopic Exploration. - Resection or Repair of perforated site. - Closure of perforation with peritoneal wash - Omental Patch - Graham patch
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    Conservative treatment : •Bowel rest • Frequent abdominal examinations. • Intravenous therapy • Antibiotics • Nasogastric aspiration • Radiology guided drainage of collected fluid.
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    Nursing :  Explainabout the post operative outcomes  Performing surgical wound dressing  Guiding the family members about diet therapy  Maintenance of fluid & electrolyte balance  Pain management  Instruct about follow up care.
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