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'Kissing' duodenal ulcers.

B E Stabile, H J Hardy, E Passaro

    Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Perforated duodenal ulcers with preoperative gastrointestinal bleeding signs may indicate a posterior "kissing" ulcer. Early detection and surgical intervention for these ulcers can reduce severe complications and mortality.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Perforated duodenal ulcers are a significant surgical emergency.
    • Postoperative hemorrhage is a serious complication, particularly from synchronous posterior "kissing" ulcers.
    • Identifying risk factors for postoperative bleeding is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and predictors of postoperative hemorrhage in perforated duodenal ulcers treated by plication.
    • To evaluate the outcomes of patients experiencing postoperative hemorrhage.
    • To recommend management strategies for perforated duodenal ulcers with associated bleeding.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 70 cases of perforated duodenal ulcers treated with plication.

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  • Identification of preoperative clinical signs predictive of postoperative hemorrhage.
  • Comparison of mortality and complication rates between patients with and without postoperative hemorrhage.

    • Main Results:

    • Eight out of 70 patients developed massive postoperative hemorrhage from a synchronous posterior "kissing" duodenal ulcer.
    • Preoperative signs of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding were the only significant predictors of postoperative hemorrhage.
    • Patients with postoperative hemorrhage had a 50% mortality and 75% additional complication rate, compared to 18% mortality and 35% complication rate in non-bleeders.

    Conclusions:

    • In perforated duodenal ulcers with evidence of GI blood loss, an intraoperative search for a posterior "kissing" ulcer is recommended.
    • Surgical treatment for identified "kissing" ulcers should include an acid-reducing operation and suture ligation.
    • Prompt identification and management of "kissing" ulcers can significantly improve patient outcomes and reduce mortality.