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Gastroduodenal disease in the elderly patient
1Department of Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|February 1, 1994
Abstract:
Benign and malignant diseases of the stomach and duodenum are common in the elderly. Atypical presentations frequently are seen, making early diagnosis difficult. Aggressive surgical and medical management regimens are usually possible, giving cure rates comparable to those seen in the younger population.