| Variables | Number | Percentage |
| Sex |
|
|
| Male | 27 | 58.7 |
| Female | 19 | 41.3 |
| Age |
|
|
| <60 | 19 | 41.3 |
| >60 | 27 | 58.7 |
| Comorbidities |
|
|
| Diabetes | 4 | 8.7 |
| Hypertension | 6 | 13 |
| HIV | 1 | 2.2 |
| Chemotherapy | 4 | 8.7 |
| Clinical presentation at admission |
|
|
| Signs of peritoneal irritation | 42 | 91.3 |
| Signs of intestinal occlusion | 13 | 28.3 |
| Lower gastro-intestinal bleeding | 3 | 6.5 |