A patient has a perforated gastric ulcer on the posterior wall of the stomach. Which structure is most at risk?
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Correct answer: Pancreas
The posterior surface of the stomach lies adjacent to the pancreas. A posterior gastric ulcer can erode into the pancreas, causing referred back pain.
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