[Giant duodenal ulcer]

G E N. 1990 Jul-Sep;44(3):243-6.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Giant duodenal ulcers have a high mortality. The clinical, radiological and endoscopic appearance are described. The treatment of choice in patients with giant duodenal ulcer is surgical, the continuous infusion of H-2 blockers is useful before the surgical procedure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Duodenal Ulcer* / complications
  • Duodenal Ulcer* / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Ulcer* / therapy
  • Endoscopy
  • Humans
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Peptic Ulcer Perforation / etiology
  • Peptic Ulcer Perforation / surgery
  • Radiography