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Table 4 Frequency of symptoms and root causes of ileal perforation in 125 patients included in this study

From: Risk adjustment is crucial in comparing outcomes of various surgical modalities in patients with ileal perforation

Symptoms

No. of patients (%)

Etiology

No. of patients (%)

Pain abdomen

115 (92)

Typhoid

99 (79)

Obstipation

60 (48)

Tuberculosis

19 (15)

Fever

56 (45)

Trauma

4 (3)

Vomiting

19 (15)

Non specific

4 (3)

Loose stools

7 (5)

Abortion

2 (1.6)