Catalog
Perforation of large intestine
Link to WHO Definition
Perforation of large intestine – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/291026076
Perforation of large intestine is a complete penetration of the colonic wall, often resulting in the leakage of luminal contents into the abdominal cavity. Perforation of large intestine results in the potential for bacterial contamination of the abdominal cavity and peritonitis.