scholarly journals Prognostic Factors in Peptic Ulcer Perforations: A Retrospective 14-Year Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 (5) ◽  
pp. 942-948 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mutlu Unver ◽  
Özgür Fırat ◽  
Ömer Vedat Ünalp ◽  
Alper Uğuz ◽  
Tufan Gümüş ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Comorbid Disease ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Asa Score ◽  
Comorbid Diseases ◽  
American Society

Regarding the complications of peptic ulcer, a perforation remains the most important fatal complication. The aim of our retrospective study was to determine relations between postoperative morbidity and comorbid disease or perioperative risk factors in perforated peptic ulcer. In total, 239 patients who underwent emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer in Ege University General Surgery Department, between June 1999 and May 2013 were included in this study. The clinical data concerning the patient characteristics, operative methods, and complications were collected retrospectively. One hundred seventy-five of the 239 patients were male (73.2%) and 64 were female (26.8%). Mean American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score was 1 in the patients without morbidity, but mean ASA score was 3 in the morbidity and mortality groups. Primary suture and omentoplasty was the selected procedure in 228 of the patients. Eleven patients underwent resection. In total, 105 patients (43.9%) had comorbidities. Thirty-seven patients (67.3%) in the morbidity group had comorbid diseases. Thirteen (92.9%) patients in the mortality group had comorbid diseases. Perforation as a complication of peptic ulcer disease still remains among the frequent indications of urgent abdominal surgery. Among the analyzed parameters, age, ASA score, and having comorbid disease were found to have an effect on both mortality and morbidity. The controversial subject in the present study is regarding the duration of symptoms. The duration of symptoms had no effect on mortality nor morbidity in our study.

scholarly journals P-BN10 Seasonal Variation of Presentation of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease: An Overview of Patient Demographics, Management and Outcomes in Northern Ireland

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bakhat Yawar ◽  
Ahmed Marzouk ◽  
Heba Ali ◽  
Alsarah Diab ◽  
Hassan Abdulrahman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Seasonal Variation ◽  
Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Peptic Ulcers ◽  
Northern Irish ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Acute Peritonitis

Abstract Background Perforated peptic ulcer disease is one of the most common causes of acute peritonitis. It carries significant mortality and morbidity. Several previous studies have reported a seasonal variation in presentation of patients with perforated ulcers. Here we present this study from a Northern Irish perspective on perforated peptic ulcers. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on perforated peptic ulcer patients who presented to Altnagelvin Area Hospital emergency department between 2015 to 2020. Data on patient demographics, clinical presentation, investigations, management and outcomes were collected. Primary outcome was to investigate if seasonality was associated with incidence of perforated peptic ulcers. Follow-up data was also collected. Seasons were defined as per UK Met Office. Results Results:  A total of 50 patients presented with perforated PUD. Male:female ratio was approximately 3:2. Peaks were noted in spring and winter. April was the most common month for presentation followed by December. Smoking was the most common risk factor followed by alcohol abuse. 14 patients (28%) were either very frail or had contained perforations and were conservatively managed. 3 deaths were noted (6%). 13 patients (26%) required ICU admission at some stage in their management. Conclusions Slight seasonal variation was noted in presentation of perforated peptic ulcers in our study with more common incidence in winter and spring months. The month of April was noted to have the peak incidence of the disease in our study.

scholarly journals IS LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY BECOMING THE FIRST CHOICE IN TREATMENT OF PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCER?

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Laura Popa ◽  
Florentina Mușat ◽  
D.N. Păduraru ◽  
Alexandra Bolocan ◽  
O. Andronic
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Laparoscopic Surgery ◽  
Operation Time ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Surgical Approaches ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
First Choice ◽  
Selection Of

Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU), a significant complication of peptic ulcer disease, has proven to be associated with high rates of mortality and morbidity and to this day, it remains a clear indication of emergency surgery. Whilst open repair remains a feasible treatment option for this complication, the development of laparoscopic surgery has brought along new perspectives, by revealing the benefits and drawbacks of this procedure and therefore raising the question whether it should be the first choice in treatment of a PPU. A literature search was performed using PubMed, Web of Science and Scopus, with the selection of relevant articles from the last 15 years. By comparing the two surgical approaches, conventional and laparoscopic, we aimed to identify the reasons laparoscopy is gaining ground as a mean of treatment of a PPU. Outcomes such as hospital stay, complication rates, use of postoperative analgesics and visual analogue scale favored laparoscopy. The most heterogeneous result was dictated by the operation time, which seems to correlate with multiple factors, a major one being the learning curve and skills this procedure requires. In addition, a significant number of papers had developed patient inclusion and exclusion criteria, which impacted the results of outcomes like morbidity and mortality. There is a lot of evidence that points to laparoscopy becoming the preferred method of treatment of a PPU, however further research is needed in order to reach a consensus.

scholarly journals Proton Pump Inhibition is a Feasible Primary Alternative to Surgery and Balloon Dilatation in Adult Peptic Pyloric Stenosis (APS): Report of Six Consecutive Cases

2006 ◽  
Vol 88 (2) ◽  
pp. 174-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
J Shabbir ◽  
S Durrani ◽  
PF Ridgway ◽  
K Mealy
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibitors ◽  
Proton Pump ◽  
Pyloric Stenosis ◽  
Median Duration ◽  
Oral Treatment ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Proton Pump Inhibition

INTRODUCTION Surgery has been the gold standard in the treatment of adult pyloric stenosis (APS). The introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in 1989 revolutionised the treatment of peptic ulcer disease and its complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS We carried out a prospective study to evaluate the effectiveness of PPIs as an alternative to surgery for treatment of APS. Six consecutive patients admitted with a diagnosis of adult peptic pyloric stenosis between November 1999 and August 2002 were studied. The diagnosis was confirmed with endoscopy. All patients were commenced on a twice-daily dose of intravenous PPI. This was changed to oral treatment after 2 days. Main outcome measures evaluated were resolution of symptoms on PPIs and failure of medical therapy. RESULTS There were five females and one male. Median age at diagnosis was 72 years (range, 30–90 years). Median duration of symptoms was 2 weeks (range, 1–5 weeks). Of the patients, five had a history of peptic ulcer disease. Complete resolution was achieved in 5 patients (83%). Median duration for resolution of symptoms was 9 days (range, 5–14 days). All patients were changed to oral PPIs after 2 days. One patient did not respond to oral therapy and required surgical intervention (pyloroplasty). Median follow-up was 26 months (range, 6–48 months). There was no recurrence of symptoms. All patients were discharged on low-dose PPI. CONCLUSIONS This study supports the view that proton pump inhibitors are a safe and feasible alternative to surgery in adult pyloric stenosis secondary to peptic ulcer disease.

scholarly journals Small Intestine Obstruction in Patients due to Phytobezoar: Case Report of Four Patients

2016 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 040-043
Author(s):  
V Kumar ◽  
Anupama Pujar ◽  
Ashwini Kudari ◽  
Kush Luthra
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
High Fiber ◽  
Fiber Diet ◽  
Barium Examination ◽  
Carcinoma Esophagus ◽  
High Fiber Diet

ABSTRACT Introduction: Bezoars are rare cause of small-bowel obstruction and lead to intraluminal obstruction. The other causes are foreign bodies, gall stones, and enteroliths. Phytobezoars are collection of non-digestible materials, usually of vegetable origin, and are most commonly found in patients with impaired gastric emptying, on high-fiber diet and with abnormal food habits.We present a case report of four patients who presented with acute intestinal obstruction, and the etiology in all these four cases was found to be a phytobezoar. The complaints of diffuse pain abdomen, vomiting, and constipation were common in all four cases. One patient had undergone a gastric pull-up surgery for carcinoma esophagus and one female had undergone bilroth1 for peptic ulcer disease. One patient was a known case of diabetes mellitus and had undergone surgery for perforated peptic ulcer few years back. Conclusion: Diagnosis of bezoars is usually confirmed by barium examination or endoscopy, and definitive treatment is surgery in case of obstruction with the removal of bezoar.

FEASIBILITY OF ERAS (ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER SURGERY) PROTOCOL IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING EMERGENCY REPAIR FOR PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCER DISEASE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL

2021 ◽  
pp. 41-43
Author(s):  
Chayan Rui ◽  
Chandan Roy Choudhury ◽  
Puspak Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Patch Repair ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Emergency Repair

Introduction: The surgical treatment of perforated peptic ulcer disease has evolved in parallel to advances in medical treatment of Peptic Ulcer Disease. Objective: To investigate the feasibility of ERAS (Enhanced Recovery after Surgery) Pathways in patients undergoing emergency repair for Perforated peptic ulcer disease. Materials and methods: Institutional based prospective analytical study. Indoor patients in Dept. of General Surgery in Medical College and Hospital Kolkata. January 2019 to June 2020. Study was conducted for 18 months.14 months was provided for data collection. Next 2 months for statistical analysis and another 2 months for thesis writing and submission. Conclusion: ERAS pathway (with some modications) seems to be safe and feasible in a highly selected subset of patients undergoing emergency Omental grahams patch repair of Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease

scholarly journals Association of Helicobacter Pylori with Peptic Ulcer Perforation

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
Sunit Agrawal ◽  
D Thakur ◽  
P Kafle ◽  
A Koirala ◽  
R K Sanjana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Helicobacter Pylori ◽  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Peptic Ulcer Disease ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Patch Repair ◽  
Peptic Ulcer Perforation ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Ulcer Perforation ◽  
H Pylori

Background: Helicobacter pylori is found in more than 90% cases of peptic ulcer. This study examines the possibility of association of Helicobacter pylori in perforated peptic ulcer disease and its relation to persisting ulcer as well as the influence of other risk factors; namely: smoking, alcohol, current non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroid use. Materials and Methods: In this prospective study, total of 50 cases of peptic ulcer perforation admitted in College of Medical Sciences and Teaching Hospital, Bharatpur, Nepal were selected on the basis of the non-probability (purposive) sampling method. All patients who presented with suspected peptic ulcer perforation were included in the study and the perforations were repaired by Modified Graham’s Patch and were given triple therapy postoperatively. The age, sex, incidence, mode of presentation, precipitating factors, association with the risk factors and postoperative complications were all evaluated and compared. Results: Of 50 patients studied, the age ranged from 17 to 75 years, mean age being 40.1 years with the peak incidence in the 3rd and 5th decades of life showing a male dominance (92%). H. pylori was seen in ulcer edge biopsy in 29 patients (58%). Most common clinical presentation was pain abdomen, the most common signs of perforation were tenderness, rebound tenderness and absent bowel sounds. The mean duration of stay in hospital in H. pylori positive patients was 12.07±8.15 days as compared with 11.1±5.12 days in H. pylori negative patients. The incidence of peptic ulcer perforation was higher in the patients consuming alcohol (64%) than smokers (48%), followed by NSAIDs user(22%). 20% of the patients with delayed presentation developed complications postoperatively. Perforated peptic ulcer was repaired by Modified Graham’s Patch Repair, followed by anti H. pylori therapy in all of them. Conclusion: Peptic ulcer perforation is quite common among the patients with peptic ulcer disease with history of chronic smoking, alcoholism and analgesic intake, more commonly in males. There is association of H. pylori in 58% of patients with peptic ulcer perforation.

scholarly journals Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Case report

Case reports ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 28-35
Author(s):  
Juan Felipe Rivillas-Reyes ◽  
Juan Leonel Castro-Avendaño ◽  
Héctor Fabián Martínez-Muñoz
Keyword(s):  
Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Epigastric Pain ◽  
Perforated Peptic Ulcer ◽  
Whipple Procedure ◽  
Ulcer Disease ◽  
Zollinger Ellison Syndrome ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Effective Option ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Emergency Surgical Intervention

Introduction: The Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a pathology caused by a neuroendocrine tumor, usually located in the pancreas or the duodenum, which is characterized by elevated levels of gastrin, resulting in an excessive production of gastric acid.Case presentation: A 42-year-old female patient with a history of longstanding peptic ulcer disease, who consulted due to persistent epigastric pain, melena and signs of peritoneal irritation.  Perforated peptic ulcer was suspected, requiring emergency surgical intervention. Subsequently, a tumor lesion in the head of the pancreas was documented and managed with Whipple procedure. The pathology results reported a tumor suggestive of neuroendocrine neoplasm.Discussion: The Zollinger-Ellison syndrome occurs in 0.1 to 3 people per 1 000 000 inhabitants worldwide and is predominant in women between 20 and 50 years of age. It usually appears as a refractory acid-peptic disease or as a complication of gastric acid hypersecretion. Medical therapy is the standard management, being proton pump inhibitors (PPI) the most effective option. Surgery is recommended for sporadic ZES.Conclusions: ZES has a low incidence rate. It is rarely considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic epigastric pain and high clinical suspicion is required to achieve adequate management. This article is highly relevant as it presents a confirmed clinical case of ZES in Colombia, highlighting the importance of producing local scientific literature to improve the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology.

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