Surgery
Conditions
Interventions
nonoperative care of perforated peptic ulcer
Closure of perforation group
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population consists of all patients admitted with intra-operative diagnosis of perforated peptic ulcer
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: i. All the other causes of peritonitis such as ruptured appendix, traumatic perforations, tuberculosis enteric perforations, e.t.c, were excluded from the study. ii. All patients with suspected peritonitis due to perforated peptic ulcer disease for whom a laparotomy was not performed. iii. All patients whose case file did not contain follow-up data.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| sealed perforation | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Development of complications - wound infection, intraabdominal abscess, wound dehiscence, incisional hernia | — |
Countries
Cameroon
Contacts
Public ContactOluwayemisi Alegbeleye
IDD Reseach Staff St Elizabeth Catholic General Hospital
Outcome results
None listed