Commonly done treatment of single perforation of typhoid in ileum.
Correct Answer: Direct closure
Description: Ans. (a) Direct closureRef: Sabiston 20th edition, Page 1267Typhoid intestinal perforation:* Intestinal perforation occurs in 2% cases.* Typically, it is usually a single perforation in Peyer's patch areas* Simple closure is the treatment of choice* Multiple perforation occurs in 25% cases* In such cases of multiple perforations resection is done followed by anastomosis or exteriorization depending upon the case
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