Treatment of perforated giant gastric ulcer in an emergency setting

201432 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Pradeep Kumar · ESI - Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research

Abstract

In giant gastric ulcer, the chances of malignancy and leak after primary closure are high. So, we feel that partial distal gastrectomy and gastrojejunostomy is better.

Topics & Keywords

Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas Esophageal and GI Pathology Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 5-5

DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v6.i1.5

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