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  • Title: Perforated gastric ulcer--reappraisal of surgical options.
    Author: Madiba TE, Nair R, Mulaudzi TV, Thomson SR.
    Journal: S Afr J Surg; 2005 Aug; 43(3):58-60. PubMed ID: 16180387.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: The available operative procedures for perforated gastric ulcer are gastrectomy, ulcer excision and omental patch closure. This study analysed the outcome of these operative options in a single institution. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Seventy-two patients (mean age 43 years, 62 males) with perforated gastric ulcers were managed by laparotomy. There were 34 lesser curve (incisural) and 38 antral ulcers. RESULTS: Partial gastrectomy was performed in 27 patients, ulcer excision in 27 and simple patch closure in 18. Two ulcers were malignant. The mortality rate was 18% (26% for gastrectomy, 19% for ulcer excision and 5% for patch closure). Shock on admission (p = 0.006) and Candida (p = 0.020) in the histological specimen were predictive of poor outcome. Hospital stay was similar in the 3 groups. CONCLUSION: Omental patch closure and ulcer excision are as effective as gastrectomy in the management of perforated gastric ulcer and merit consideration as first-line therapy in technically applicable cases.
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