Perforation of an appendix or abdominal trauma can lead to:
a. peritonitis.
b. hepatitis.
c. inflammatory bowel disease.
d. irritable bowel syndrome.
a
Perforation can lead to the accumulation of intestinal
contents in the peritoneal cavity, leading to inflammation.
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