How long can you live after intestinal perforation surgery

The survival time of patients with intestinal perforation after surgery is a complex question and cannot be given a definitive answer because it is affected by many factors.

First, the cause of intestinal perforation is crucial. If it is caused by benign lesions such as ulcers or benign tumors, and the surgery is timely and successful, it usually does not affect the normal life of the patient. However, if the intestinal perforation is caused by malignant tumors, the survival time of the patient depends on the stage of the tumor, the degree of malignancy, and the treatment effect after the surgery. In the case of malignant tumors, even if the surgery is successful, further adjuvant therapy such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, etc. may be required to delay the disease progression.

In addition, the postoperative recovery and the overall health status of the patient are also important factors affecting the survival time. Therefore, it is important for patients with intestinal perforation after surgery to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment and rehabilitation plan, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and conduct regular follow-up.