The Use of Abdominal Drains in Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Hast Jabali,
Hussein Ahmed
Abstract:Background: Peptic ulcer disease's second-most common complication is perforation, constituting a surgical emergency with approximately 30% short-term mortality and 50% morbidity. Patients with untreated duodenal ulceration face a 10% lifetime risk of perforation, reduced with initial ulcer healing. The Graham omental patch technique involves leaving two tube drains, one in Morrison's pouch and one in the pelvis. This study aims to elucidate the effects of routine abdominal drain use on postoperative outcomes … Show more
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