Complications (bleeding, perforation, obstruction) can occur in patients with peptic ulcers of any aetiology. Perforation occurs in about 5% to 10% of patients with active ulcer disease. [11] ...

Transarterial embolization is a safe, nonoperative option for acute peptic ulcer bleeding, study suggests Date: May 23, 2011 Source: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Summary ...

OAK BROOK, Ill. – May 23, 2011 – Researchers from China report that in patients with peptic ulcer bleeding in whom endoscopy failed to control the bleeding, transarterial embolization is a ...

Author: John J.Byrne, M.D. Author Info & Affiliations Published June 14, 1962 N Engl J Med 1962;266: 1265 - 1267 DOI: 10.1056/NEJM196206142662408 VOL. 266NO. 24 Abstract Information & Authors ...

Direct perforation into the duodenum and stomach has also been reported. 20–23 As a result a triad of symptoms referable to hepatic-artery aneurysms has become recognized.

Abstract and Background Abstract Background: With dwindling rates of postoperative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer that is attributable to H 2 -receptor blocker usage, there is a need to ...