Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research
CLINICOPATHOLOGICAL CORELATION IN SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF DUODENAL PERFORATION
Anuj sharma, Abhayaratna Mogha, Amruth N, Renuka, Tadikonda Vamsi Krishna, Rajesh Kakkeri
JCDR. 2024: 1165 -1171
Abstract
Introduction: The stomach is a crucial part of the digestive system, followed by the duodenum, which is 25 cm long and divided into four segments. Duodenal diseases include ulcers, inflammation, diverticula, tumors, polyps, and hookworm infections. Duodenal perforations are life-threatening, with mortality rates of 8-25%. Surgery remains the primary treatment for this common emergency.
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