Title: A Rare Case of Gastric Perforation and Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Dr Raghupathi S, Dr Prakash, Prof. P N Sreeramulu, Dr Suma S
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i3.63
Abstract
In this article we report a rare case of pre-pyloric peptic ulcer perforation and acute appendicitis. The patient underwent emergency laparotomy for hollow viscous perforation, intraoperatively we found pre-pyloric peptic ulcer perforation and inflamed, enlarged appendix .The relevant literature has been reviewed and management discussed in brief.
Keywords: Acute appendicitis, Pre-pyloric peptic ulcer perforation.
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