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The purpose of perforation depending on what one is talking about. In the case of oil well, the purpose of perforation is to allow the oil or gas to flow more easily to the wellbore to get it out of the ground.

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What indicates perforation and peritonitis?

Perforation in the gastrointestinal tract can be indicated by severe abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity, and signs of sepsis such as fever and elevated white blood cell count. Peritonitis may present with rebound tenderness, guarding, distended abdomen, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are crucial in these cases.


How are pits perforation plates and sieve plates similar in function but different in structure?

Pits are small openings in the wall. Perforation plates are larger openings. A sieve plate looks similar to a sieve that is used in the kitchen. They all allow things to move across cell walls.


What is an abnormal hole in the side of a hollow organ?

An abnormal hole in the side of a hollow organ is called a perforation. This can occur due to various reasons such as trauma, infection, or ulceration, and can lead to serious complications like leakage of contents into the abdominal cavity. Emergency medical attention is usually required to treat a perforation.


What is pericholecystic fluid?

Pericholecystic fluid refers to fluid accumulation around the gallbladder. This fluid can be a sign of inflammation or infection in the gallbladder or surrounding tissues. It is often detected through imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scans and may indicate conditions such as cholecystitis or gallbladder perforation. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve antibiotics, gallbladder removal, or other interventions.


What part of the esophagus would you cut to remove a bone?

To remove a bone stuck in the esophagus, you would perform an endoscopy procedure and cut the part of the esophagus where the bone is lodged. It is crucial to do this under medical supervision to prevent complications like bleeding or perforation.

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What is a Perforation?

It is a hole


What does the medical term perforation mean?

Perforation means that there is a hole of some size in some organ ~ See related link below to several examples as to how the word "Perforation" is applied to a medical setting .


How can I perforate paper effectively?

To perforate paper effectively, use a perforation tool like a rotary perforator or a perforation blade. Place the paper on a flat surface and run the tool along the desired line of perforation with steady pressure. This will create clean and precise perforations on the paper.


What is the icd code for acute appendicitis with perforation?

540.0


What is the code for Chronic gastric ulcer with perforation?

531.90


Do open hole completions include perforation?

Open-hole completions DO NOT include perforation because the casing in this kind of completion is drilled to the top of the oil reservoir and is not sealed at the bottom. The completion that includes perforation is cased-hole because the case must be inserted to the hydrocarbon supply. The perforations then allow the minerals to enter the wellstream.


The medical term perforation is best defined as which of these?

Puncture, Tear Or Hole


Why shouldn't you use an IUD after a molar pregnancy?

risk of uterine perforation


What do you call the trim that you tear off of a sheet of perforated notebook paper?

The small strips on the sides of perforated notebook paper that are torn off are typically called perforation scraps or perforation trim.


When gastric contents leaks into the abdominal cavity from perforation of the stomach it is called?

Peritonitis.


What is an omental patch?

An omental patch is a surgical treatment of gastro-duodenal ulcer perforation whereby your omentum (a fat layer in your abdomen) is pulled through the perforation and fixed to the bowel to seal the "hole" created by the perforated ulcer


What do you do if colon perforation occurs?

go to the hospital so you don't die of a bacterial infection?