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Late mortality after surgery for peptic ulcer

A H Ross, M A Smith, J R Anderson

    The New England Journal of Medicine
    |August 26, 1982
    PubMed
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    Peptic ulcer surgery did not directly reduce life expectancy, but smoking-related diseases caused excess mortality in male patients. Most patients were heavy cigarette smokers.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Epidemiology
    • Surgical Outcomes

    Background:

    • Peptic ulcer disease historically required surgical intervention.
    • Concerns exist regarding long-term survival post-curative peptic ulcer surgery.
    • Investigating mortality causes is crucial for understanding surgical impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term mortality and causes of death in men following surgical treatment for peptic ulcers.
    • To determine if peptic ulcer surgery itself leads to a reduced life expectancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective cohort study of 779 men undergoing peptic ulcer surgery between 1947 and 1965.
    • Minimum 15-year follow-up for survivors.
    • Comparison of mortality rates and causes against the general population.

    Main Results:

    • Significant excess mortality observed in major age groups (30-59 years at operation) compared to the general population (P < 0.001).
    • Mean survival curve shifted by 9.1 years.
    • Smoking-associated diseases were the primary cause of excess mortality, accounting for 200 deaths.
    • No statistically significant excess of stomach cancer deaths; surgery was not a direct cause of death.

    Conclusions:

    • Peptic ulcer surgery does not appear to directly reduce life expectancy.
    • High prevalence of cigarette smoking (83%) among patients is strongly linked to excess mortality from smoking-related diseases.
    • Current surgical approaches, like highly selective vagotomy, may not improve survival if the high rate of heavy smoking persists in the patient population.

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