Mortality in Perforated Peptic Ulcer Patients After Selective Management of Stratified Poor Risk Cases

200720 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Mizanur Rahman · National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital

Saiful Islam · Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University

Sabrina Flora · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

S. Fariduddin Akhter · National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases

Shahid Akhtar Hossain · Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Fazlul Karim · Dhaka Medical College and Hospital

Abstract

Minimal surgical intervention (percutaneous peritoneal drainage) can significantly lower the mortality rate among a selected group of critically ill, poor risk patients with perforated peptic ulcer disease.

Topics & Keywords

Esophageal and GI Pathology Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 31, Issue 12, pp. 2341-2344

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-007-9165-5

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