Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The most frequent emergency encountered by surgeons is the perforation of peptic ulcers1. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical results and the long-term outlook for individuals with peptic ulcer perforations. Material and methods: Information from 20 patients who underwent emergency exploratory laparotomy for peptic ulcer perforation was retrospectively collected in the field of general surgery. This included demographic details, clinical symptoms, intraoperative discoveries, surgical interventions, and post-operative results, all of which were subjected to analysis.Results: The mortality rate stood at 15%, with 44% of the total patients having co-existing medical conditions. These co-morbid illnesses were a significant contributing factor to the majority of fatalities, particularly in elderly patients2. The most prevalent complication observed was wound infection, and there was a higher number of male patients compared to females. Conclusion: Ensuring that patients arrive at the hospital promptly and receive adequate resuscitation is imperative for minimizing both morbidity and mortality in individuals with peptic ulcer perforation.