To advocate nonoperative treatment for certain cases of perforated peptic ulcer is not new. The first report of the successful management of such a case was that of T. Hall Redwood, who in 1870 10 ...

At least one third to one half of ulcer perforations are associated with NSAIDs. [7] Patients are most commonly treated by patch closure of the perforation and postoperative adjustment of medications.

The unusual presentation of this patient raised an important question regarding her dual pathology: which occurred first? Did she have a perforated duodenal ulcer, causing sepsis and hypotension ...

Closing a perforated duodenal ulcer with a stent was feasible and did not appear to differ from surgical closure in outcomes, a small randomized Swedish study suggested. In the 42-patient study, the ...

Surgical researchers are reporting a 93 percent success rate in recent animal tests of endoscopic repair of perforated ulcers. Mayo Clinic surgical researchers are reporting a 93 percent success rate ...

Q: My mom recently died of a perforated ulcer at age 74. I constantly wonder what caused it. She was diabetic, had high blood pressure, had thyroid problems and was taking blood thinners because she ...

HOUSTON – Former first lady Barbara Bush was expected to remain in a Houston hospital for the next week as she recovers from laparoscopic surgery for a perforated ulcer, her surgeon said Wednesday.

WASHINGTON — Michigan Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell underwent emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer, her office announced Friday. Spokeswoman Mackenzie Smith says Dingell's surgery took place at ...

U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., underwent emergency surgery on Friday for a perforated ulcer and is expected to be hospitalized for several days while she recovers. "The procedure was successful ...

In a development that pushes back the start of The Hobbit a bit, Peter Jackson was admitted today night to Wellington Hospital with acute stomach pains and underwent surgery for a perforated ulcer.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan has undergone emergency surgery for a perforated ulcer. Spokeswoman Mackenzie Smith says Dingell’s surgery took place Friday at ...