Prognostic factors of peptic ulcer perforation

Barut I. , Tarhan O. , CERCI C., KARAGUZEL N., AKDENIZ Y., Bulbul M.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, cilt.26, sa.8, ss.1255-1259, 2005 (SCI İndekslerine Giren Dergi) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 26 Konu: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2005
  • Dergi Adı: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1255-1259

Özet

Objectives: Today a perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a rare condition. However, emergency surgery for perforated ulcer presently carries a mortality risk of up to 30%. The aim of this study is to analyze and define factors influencing surgical prognosis in patients operated upon for PPU.