Magnitude, outcome, and predictors of mortality in perforated peptic ulcer disease: a retrospective study in Jigjiga town, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Peptic ulcer perforation (PUP) is a surgical emergency and life-threatening complication affecting 2–10% of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) patients. Delayed diagnosis and surgical management are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. This study assessed the magnitude an...

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Main Authors: Abdirahman Burale, Bedhaasa Beyene, Musse Ahmed, Abdullahi Hussen, Mohamed Said Hassan, Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan, Hassan Sh Abdirahman Elmi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-025-00628-0
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