[Duodenal decompression in the surgical management of complicated ulcers]

Operative duodenal decompression for correction of and prophylaxis against duodenostasis is discussed. The methods used for treating complicated pyloric or duodenal ulcers include: perforation suture according to Opel-Polykarpov, resection of the stomach after Billroth-Haberer-Finney, resection of the stomach after Billroth-Vitebsky. All procedures listed above are performed in conjunction with operative interventions aimed at duodenostasis decompression.