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Description

A perforated peptic ulcer is a type of peptic ulcer that has developed a hole in the lining of the stomach or duodenum. This hole can allow the contents of the stomach to leak into the abdominal cavity, leading to a serious infection. Symptoms of a perforated peptic ulcer include severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Treatment typically involves surgery to repair the hole and antibiotics to treat the infection.

Synonyms

• peptic ulcer performation
• perforated duodenal ulcer
• perforated peptic ulcer

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      amylase
  •      lipase
• urine
  •      pancreatic amylase
  •      amylase
• vital signs
  •      blood pressure
  •      diastolic blood pressure
  •      temperature
  •      systolic blood pressure

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