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World Journal of Surgery
Published in: World Journal of Surgery 1/2009

01-01-2009 | Invited Commentary

Perforated Peptic Ulcer: “Developing” World Versus “Developed” World

Author: Doron Kopelman

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 1/2009

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Frankly, I do not believe there is anything new in this study by Lohsiriwat et al. from Thailand [1]. So why did I recommend publishing the article? The rationale for publication is to remind the reader that complicated peptic disease is far from being extinct. True, it is becoming a rarity in the developed world where whole segments of the population are being fed with H2-blockers or proton pump inhibitors (many buying it over the counter), and Helicobacter pylori is identified and eradicated with antibiotics. However, a study such as this one shows us how common and potentially lethal still are perforating peptic ulcers in the developing world. …
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1.
Lohsiriwat, V, Prapasrivorakul S, Lohsiriwat D (2008) Perforated peptic ulcer: clinical presentation, surgical outcomes, and the accuracy of the Boey scoring system in predicting postoperative morbidity and mortality. World J. Surg. doi:10.​1007/​s00268-008-9796-1
2.
Schein M, Gecelter G, Freinkel Z, Gerding H (1990) APACHE II in emergency operations for perforated ulcers. Am J Surg 159:309–313PubMedCrossRef
Metadata
Title
Perforated Peptic Ulcer: “Developing” World Versus “Developed” World
Author
Doron Kopelman
Publication date
01-01-2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
World Journal of Surgery / Issue 1/2009
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-008-9789-0

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