[Surgical treatment of patients with giant duodenal ulcers]

The results of surgical treatment of giant duodenal ulcers in 104 patients are analysed. The peculiarities of the clinical picture and diagnosis of the disease were revealed. In 53 (51.0%) patients, the organ-perserving operations with vagotomy were performed, in 47 (45.2%)--different modifications of gastric resection, in 4 (3.8%)--gastroenterostomy. In treatment of the critically ill patients, the organ-preserving operations are preferable.