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