A bowel perforation is a rupture or split in the bowel wall that leads to leakage of gastrointestinal contents into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to irritation and infection of the abdominal cavity due to gastrointestinal bacteria leaking out the bowel. This infection is called peritonitis. Infection can also progress further to abscess formation.
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