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 …

Background. Peptic ulcer perforation is a common cause of emergency admission and
surgery. This is the first study that documents the presentation and outcome of management …

Background Mortality rates in perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) have remained unchanged. The
aim of this study was to compare known clinical factors and three scoring systems (American …

Background Perforated peptic ulcer is a common surgical emergency condition worldwide,
which is associated with significant morbidity and mortality if early diagnosis and immediate …

Background Perforated peptic ulcer disease is a surgical emergency with a high morbidity
and mortality. The socio-demographic characteristic and the factors associated with …

Introduction. Surgical treatment of perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a challenge for surgeons
in Africa. Aim. To determine risk factors of postoperative complications or mortality among …

Introduction Peptic ulcer disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide,
with a significant burden in low-and middle-income countries. However, there is limited …

Background Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is a surgical emergency associated with high
short‐term mortality. However, studies on long‐term outcomes are scarce. Our aim was to …

Background: This study was done to identify risk factors that affect the morbidity and mortality
of patients operated for a perforated peptic ulcer in a resource-limited setting. Methods: A …

Background: Perforated Peptic Ulcer Disease occurs in 2-10% of patients with ulcer disease
and its principal treatment is surgical. Objective: To describe the socio-demographics of the …