Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in hospitals worldwide. The cornerstones of …

Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are common surgical emergencies and have been reported
as major contributors to non-trauma deaths in the emergency departments worldwide. The …

Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common digestive disorder, of which the
prevalence decreased in the past few decades. However, the decreasing tendency has …

Peptic ulcer disease continues to be a source of significant morbidity and mortality
worldwide. Approximately two-thirds of patients found to have peptic ulcer disease are …

Background Peptic ulcer disease is common with a lifetime prevalence in the general
population of 5–10% and an incidence of 0.1–0.3% per year. Despite a sharp reduction in …

Perforated peptic ulcer is a common emergency condition worldwide, with associated
mortality rates of up to 30%. A scarcity of high-quality studies about the condition limits the …

AIM: To investigate the epidemiological trends in incidence and mortality of perforated peptic
ulcer (PPU) in a well-defined Norwegian population. METHODS: A retrospective, population …

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) affects 4 million people worldwide annually. The incidence of
PUD has been estimated at around 1.5% to 3%. Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a serious …

Background & Aims Endoscopic hemostasis is effective in treatment of bleeding peptic
ulcers. However, rebleeding is difficult to treat and associated with substantial morbidity and …

Background Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a common surgical emergency that carries high
mortality and morbidity rates. Globally, one-quarter of a million people die from peptic ulcer …