Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Different Ethnic, Climatic and Fasting Risk Factors for Morbidity in Al-Ain Medical District, United Arab Emirates
To evaluate risk factors, morbidity and mortality rates of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) and to investigate factors affecting postoperative complications of PPU. Background: The incidence of PPU has remained constant, simple closure with omental patch repair being the mainstay of treatment. Patients...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2009-04-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595840960018X |