Surgery for single perforation due to typhoid is:
Correct Answer: Primary closure
Description: Ans. (c) Primary closureRef: Sabiston 20th edition, Page 1267Typhoid perforation:* Occurs in 2% cases* Due to ulceration of Peyer's patches perforation commonly occurs at terminal ileum and usually it is a single perforation* Simple closure is treatment of choice* If perforation is multiple (25%) resection and anastomosis or exteriorization may be needed.
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