To advocate nonoperative treatment for certain cases of perforated peptic ulcer is not new. The first report of the successful management of such a case was that of T. Hall Redwood, who in 1870 10 ...

It is postulated that gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is contraindicated in patients with suspected perforated ulcer. But in some hospitals outside the United States, upper GI endoscopy is performed ...

Background: With dwindling rates of postoperative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer that is attributable to H 2-receptor blocker usage, there is a need to shift the focus towards the prevention of ...

What does the KUB show? It shows a double-wall sign, which should raise a very high suspicion for a perforated viscus. Normally, you can only see the inside of the bowel wall. If you see both sides, ...

This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Peptic ulcer perforation' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.

ACTIVATION or initiation of peptic ulcer has been reported in association with a number of acute illnesses or stress-producing situations. Although myocardial infarction represents a stressful state, ...

Surgical researchers are reporting a 93 percent success rate in recent animal tests of endoscopic repair of perforated ulcers. Mayo Clinic surgical researchers are reporting a 93 percent success rate ...

Peptic ulcers are sores in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer), duodenum (duodenal ulcer), or oesophagus (oesophageal ulcer). Gastric and duodenal are the commonest ulcers while oesophageal ...