[The outpatient treatment possibilities for patients with exacerbated peptic ulcer]

The efficacy of hospital and ambulatory treatment of patients with peptic ulcer exacerbation was compared. 209 patients were treated in the hospital and 116 on an ambulatory basis. No appreciable differences were found in the times of the removal of the painful syndrome or gastroduodenal ulcer healing. At the same time early relapses were recorded in 26.4% of the inpatients and in 14.9% of the outpatients. Indications for the treatment of outpatients with gastroduodenal ulcers were developed: rare relapses, lack of complications, moderate painful syndrome, small ulcer dimensions, a possibility of arranging good treatment and control over ulcer healing, favourable living conditions, and being in a positive mood for outpatient treatment.