Diagnostic validity of peptic ulcer perforation scoring system in predicting mortality in patients with perforated peptic ulcer at a tertiary care hospital in India

Background: One of the prevalent ailments impacting the population of India is peptic ulcer. Although generally benign in its course, it can cause dangerous complications such as perforation and bleeding. Perforation is a life-threatening complication of the peptic ulcer. The status of patients may...

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Published in:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Main Authors:	Varun Kumar D, Madhu BS, Madhura Madhura
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2023-05-01
Subjects:	perforated peptic ulcer; peptic ulcer perforation scoring system; risk factors; mortality
Online Access:	https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/51706