Gastrointestinal Perforation
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Gastrointestinal perforation is the appearance of a hole in the wall of the stomach or intestines, which allows their contents to pass into the abdominal cavity. It is considered a situation requiring immediate attention.
Warning signs: It usually presents with intense, sudden abdominal pain, a rigid abdomen, fever, or general discomfort that worsens quickly.
When to see a doctor? With severe, sudden abdominal pain, it's advisable to seek emergency care without waiting, since this is a condition that requires prompt evaluation.
Which specialist treats it? The general surgeon is the professional who evaluates and manages it, with support from the gastroenterologist and the emergency physician in the initial care. If you have abdominal pain this intense, the right thing is to go immediately to an emergency service.
Data on 809 doctors who treat gastrointestinal perforation
Which specialist treats gastrointestinal perforation?
Gastrointestinal perforation is an emergency treated by a General Surgeon, with support from a Colorectal Specialist or a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon depending on the location; in cancer-related cases, an Oncologist may also be involved. Seek immediate care if you have sudden, severe abdominal pain.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gastrointestinal perforation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Frequently asked questions
What is gastrointestinal perforation?
Gastrointestinal perforation is the appearance of a hole in the wall of the stomach or intestines, which allows their contents to pass into the abdominal cavity. It is considered a situation requiring immediate attention.
Which doctor treats gastrointestinal perforation?
Gastrointestinal perforation is an emergency treated by a General Surgeon, with support from a Colorectal Specialist or a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon depending on the location; in cancer-related cases, an Oncologist may also be involved. Seek immediate care if you have sudden, severe abdominal pain.