Regarding typhoid ulcer, all of the following are true except: March 2005
Correct Answer: Obstruction results due to stricture formation
Description: Ans. B: Obstruction results due to stricture formation Typhoid ulcers may bleed or perforate, usually during lysis. Most perforations are near the ileocecal valve, measure less than 1 cm across, and lead to peritonitis. These areas become repopulated with lymphoid cells and heal without scarring.
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