Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Duodenal perforation (DP) represents a rare but potentially fatal condition. Delayed diagnosis and failure to provide appropriate management lead to devastating outcomes. It is known that timely treatment (<24 hours) of duodenal perforations reduces morbidity and mortality. Currently, there are multiple surgical options for managing DP, each with its respective potential complications; however, there is no consensus or national or international guidelines validating the best surgical method for treatment. This review article aims to provide the available surgical options with the lowest morbidity rates to address such a complex pathology.
Authors: Seema Marco Polo Tovar Ferrer, Luis Enrique Santillan Bautista, Karina Sanchez Reyes
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402080647