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What are the risks of a leaking gi perforation?
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Dangerous: Infection, obstruction, sepsis, organ failure, possible death!
Answered 4/8/2014
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Can be fatal: Perforation of the gi tract can lead to peritonitis and this can be fatal if not treated quickly .
Answered 10/5/2015
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