Department of General Surgery, Thanjavur Medical College Hospital
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Peptic ulcer disease had a tremendous effect on morbidity and mortality until the last decades of the 20th century when epidemiological trends started to point to an impressive fall in its incidence. The present study to assess the prevalence of Helicobacter Pylori (HP) infection in patients undergoing emergency surgery for repair of complications of peptic ulcer. Material & Methods: A prospective hospital based study in Dept. of Surgery, S.P.Medical College and P.B.M Hospital, Bikaner, All patients undergoing emergency surgeries within study duration and fulfilling eligibility criteria were included in the study. All patients underwent surgery. Biopsy was taken during operation for HP nearly surgical area. Evaluation of cytology results was based on the following criteria. We subdivided the results of 50 cytology specimens in 3 categories: material unsatisfactory for interpretation, negative results and positive results Results: In this study a total 50 cases of perforated peptic ulcer were identified during study period. Out of 50 cases 35 (70%) were males and 15 (30%) were females (table 1) with mean age 45.8± 10.76 (table 2). The most common symptoms clinically were epigastric / upper abdominal pain 30(60%), heartburn 25 (50%), nausea / vomiting 28(56%) and constipation 25 (50%). The precipitating factors like use of NSAIDS, cigerrett smoking, and alcoholism were found in 50%, 38%, and 10% respectively. Conclusion: Most of the times there are no alarming signs before actual ailment, but seeking proper medical help in time results in favourable results. They should be advised to avoid the common risk factors like too much spicy food, smoking, excess alcohol use, and indiscriminate use of NSAIDs and should seek proper medical advice in time
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Dr Gajendra Saxena
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