A bowel perforation can affect the small or large intestine. A perforated bowel may cause sudden discomfort, fever, and nausea. Surgery and antibiotics are often necessary to repair a perforated bowel ...

A perforated duodenal ulcer can lead to severe complications, as it allows bacteria from the intestine to escape into and infect the lining of the abdomen. The infection can lead to sepsis, which can ...