Inflammation can spread to other parts of the gut in patients with typhlitis. The condition can also cause the cecum to become distended and can cut off its blood supply. This and other factors can result in necrosis and perforation of the bowel, which can cause peritonitis and sepsis. Historically, the mortality rate for typhlitis was as high as 50%, mostly because it is frequently associated with bowel perforation. More recent studies have demonstrated better outcomes with prompt medical management, generally with resolution of symptoms with neutrophil recovery without death .
Neutropenic enterocolitis
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome
Clostridial necrotizing enteritis
Vesicointestinal fistula
Meconium peritonitis
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Distal intestinal obstruction syndrome