Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Different Ethnic, Climatic and Fasting Risk Factors for Morbidity in Al-Ain Medical District, United Arab Emirates

Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Different Ethnic, Climatic and Fasting Risk Factors for Morbidity in Al-Ain Medical District, United Arab Emirates

To evaluate risk factors, morbidity and mortality rates of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) and to investigate factors affecting postoperative complications of PPU. Background: The incidence of PPU has remained constant, simple closure with omental patch repair being the mainstay of treatment. Patients...

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Main Authors: Fawaz Chikh Torab, Mohamed Amer, Fikri M. Abu-Zidan, Frank James Branicki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009-04-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
peptic ulcer
perforation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595840960018X

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