Abstract
BACKGROUND - Peptic ulcer disease though having multifactorial etiologies, out of which H.pyroli infection and NSAIDs use are leading causes of duodenal perforation. Gastro-duodenal perforations are common in surgical practice. Acute perforations of duodenum are estimated to occur in 2-10% of patients with ulcers. MATERIALS AND METHODS - This a retrospective study ( done between August 2019 to August 2020), where 100 patients with duodenal ulcer perforation were enrolled, analyzed and compared in Department of General Surgery, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science And Research (VIMSAR) , Burla, Sambalpur. RESULTS – More common in 40-59 years age group, male and lower socioeconomic status. CONCLUSION-Duodenal ulcer perforation is one of the most common acute abdominal emergencies.
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