Article
Effectiveness of conservative treatment for upper gastrointestinal perforation in older patients aged >70 years: a single-center retrospective study
2024-01-25
Abstract excerpt
<h4>Background: </h4> Upper gastrointestinal perforation, primarily caused by peptic ulcers, remains a life-threatening condition associated with a high mortality rate. While surgical intervention has been the traditional first line of treatment, the establishment of various guidelines has prompted a shift in treatment strategies, particularly in cases of patients with mild symptoms of peritonitis who are aged < 7...
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- 10.21203/rs.3.rs-3891100/v1
