Duodenal ulcer perforation and pneumothorax : a case report

Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are rarely observed as a complication of perforated peptic ulcer, which is a common cause of acute abdomen. We report a case of a 30-year-old male patient with abdominal pain and respiratory distress. Resulting from physical examination and laboratory data of the p...

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2006-05, Vol.106 (3), p.344-345
Main Authors: BASAK, F, KINACI, E, AKSOY, S, AREN, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
General aspects
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Other diseases. Semiology
Peptic Ulcer Perforation - complications
Peptic Ulcer Perforation - diagnosis
Peptic Ulcer Perforation - surgery
Pneumothorax - diagnosis
Pneumothorax - etiology
Pneumothorax - surgery
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
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Summary:Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are rarely observed as a complication of perforated peptic ulcer, which is a common cause of acute abdomen. We report a case of a 30-year-old male patient with abdominal pain and respiratory distress. Resulting from physical examination and laboratory data of the patient, acute abdomen and pneumothorax were diagnosed simultaneously. Laparotomy revealed duodenal ulcer perforation and a simple patch closure was performed. No complications were observed during the postoperative course of the patient.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2006.11679903