Does Omental Plugging Provide a Better Surgical Treatment Outcome than the Omentopexy Technique in the Management of Giant Peptic Ulcer Perforation? A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies [PDF]
Oman Medical Journal, 2022 Objectives: Giant perforation (size > 2 cm) is a catastrophic complication of peptic ulcer disease, which is difficult to repair and leads to postoperative leakage and 60% morbidity and 48.2% mortality rates.
Thawatchai Tullavardhana +1 more
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The Lancet, 2015 Perforated peptic ulcer is a common emergency condition worldwide, with associated mortality rates of up to 30%. A scarcity of high-quality studies about the condition limits the knowledge base for clinical decision making, but a few published randomised trials are available. Although Helicobacter pylori and use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Søreide, Kjetil +6 more
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Does Seasonality Affect Peptic Ulcer Perforation? A Single-Center Retrospective Study [PDF]
MedicinaBackground and Objectives: Perforated peptic ulcers are a common surgical emergency and rank among the leading causes of acute peritonitis worldwide. Previous studies have suggested a seasonal pattern in the occurrence of symptomatic perforated peptic ...
Iva Krajnović +4 more
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Peptic ulcer perforation after cesarean section; case series and literature review [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2020 Background Peptic ulcer perforation in the early post-cesarean period is rare but may result in maternal mortality. Case presentation Four cases of post-cesarean peptic ulcer perforation are presented.
Mahboobeh Shirazi +3 more
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Acute mesenteric ischemia and duodenal ulcer perforation: a unique double pathology [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2012 Background Acute mesenteric ischaemia and duodenal perforation are surgical emergencies with serious consequences. Patients presenting with acute mesenteric ischaemia alone face a high mortality rate as high as 60% whereas those presenting with peptic ...
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Unveiling Uncommon: Perforated Peptic Ulcer Mimicking Post-Cesarean Complications—A Case Report [PDF]
ReportsBackground and Clinical Significance: Peptic ulcer perforation is a severe complication of peptic ulcer disease, resulting from erosion of the upper gastrointestinal mucosa.
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The role of biomarkers in predicting mortality in peptic ulcer perforation [PDF]
BMC SurgeryBackground Peptic ulcer perforation remains a life-threatening surgical emergency associated with considerable postoperative mortality. Identifying reliable preoperative predictors is crucial for risk stratification.
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Initial Decisions for Peptic Ulcer Perforation [PDF]
Journal of Acute Care Surgery, 2015 Peptic ulcer perforation, despite anti-ulcer medication and Helicobacter pylori eradication, is still common in emergency surgery. Operative management includes primary repair, omental patch closure, vagotomy, and wedge resection. The choice of treatment
Jung-Min Bae
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Stress Peptic Ulcers in a Sample of Iraqi Patients
The Iraqi Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: Psychological stress may cause stress peptic ulcers, regardless of Helicopecter pylori (H. pylori) infection or use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID).
Taqi S. Atiyah
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Gastrointestinal perforation: relation to corticosteroid use and COPD – a case report [PDF]
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2016 Gastrointestinal perforations are a complication of 2–10% of duodenal ulcers. There are a variety of etiologies associated with duodenal ulcer formation and its complications.
Michael H.K. Nguyen +2 more
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