Fecal Peritonitis Due to Caecal Perforation Following Appendicectomy: A Case Report
Amrutha Varshini, Mohammed Bilal, Jabeen Taj, K. S. Yashwanth
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 173–177 · Published 20 Mar 2026
10.9734/ajcrs/2026/v9i1758Abstract
Fecal peritonitis is a life-threatening surgical emergency resulting from gastrointestinal tract perforation. We report a 52-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain, distension, and feculent discharge from a postoperative wound following appendicectomy. Ultrasonography suggested bowel perforation with intra-abdominal contamination. Emergency exploratory laparotomy confirmed caecal perforation with fecal peritonitis, which was managed surgically along with intensive supportive care. Early recognition and prompt surgical source control are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality.
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