BOWEL PERFORATION

Course overview

BOWEL PERFORATION RESULTS FROM INSULT OR INJURY TO THE MUCOSA OF THE BOWEL WALL CAUSED DUE TO A VIOLATION OF THE CLOSED SYSTEM. BOWEL PERFORATION CAN BE SECONDARY TO MANY FACTORS, INCLUDING INFLAMMATION, INFECTION, OBSTRUCTION, TRAUMA, OR INVASIVE PROCEDURE. THIS ACTIVITY DESCRIBES THE CLINICAL PRESENTATION, EVALUATION, AND MANAGEMENT OF BOWEL PERFORATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAMS IN THE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF AFFECTED PATIENTS.