A duodenal ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that can appear in the duodenum. The duodenum is the upper part of the small intestine that’s connected directly to the stomach where it empties into the ...

A perforated duodenal ulcer can lead to severe complications, as it allows bacteria from the intestine to escape into and infect the lining of the abdomen. The infection can lead to sepsis, which can ...

Closing a perforated duodenal ulcer with a stent was feasible and did not appear to differ from surgical closure in outcomes, a small randomized Swedish study suggested. In the 42-patient study, the ...

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