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A perforated colon is a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients with a perforated colon show a complete hole in the colon, which allows the contents of the intestine to flow into the abdominal cavity. Perforation of the colon or other part of the gastrointestinal tract is a medical emergency that often requires surgical repair.
