Perforation of a peptic ulcer on the anterior wall of the duodenum typically results in:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Pneumoperitoneum and peritonitis
Anterior duodenal perforations release air and gastric contents into the peritoneal cavity, leading to free air under the diaphragm (pneumoperitoneum) and chemical/bacterial peritonitis.
Keep practicing
More Peptic Ulcer Disease questions
- Ulcers located on the posterior wall of the duodenum are most likely to erode into which vessel?
- Which of the following is an absolute requirement for the diagnosis of a gastric ulcer as benign on biopsy?
- Hypertrophy of Brunner glands in the duodenum is often a reactive change to:
- Which factor is the most important defense mechanism of the gastric mucosa against acid?
- Cushing ulcers, associated with increased intracranial pressure, primarily develop due to:
- What is the most likely long-term complication of a peptic ulcer located near the pylorus?