Publication:

Duodenal ulcer double jeopardy: a case report of sequential bleeding and perforation

Abstract

Keywords

• Bleeding duodenal ulcer
• Duodenal ulcer perforation
• Emergency surgical intervention

Affiliations

1. We reported a rare case of a 78-year-old woman who presented with acute duodenal ulcer bleeding requiring emergency surgical intervention. Despite initial control of the bleeding, she subsequently developed a new duodenal ulcer perforation, which necessitated prompt reoperation. This case highlights the importance of timely surgical intervention and meticulous clinical decision-making in managing complex gastrointestinal emergencies in an acute surgical setting.
2. Department of General Surgery, Campbelltown Hospital, New South Wales, Australia