Perforated Peptic Ulcer

PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCER PERFORATED PEPTIC ULCER More common in males. In females, elderly patients are most commonly affected. Etiology- Chronic use of NSAIDs H. Pylori infection Clinical features- Classical presentation of perforated duodenal ulcer- patients develop sudden- onset of severe generalised abdominal pain on peritoneum. Abdomen exhibits broad like rigidity & does not move with