Perforated peptic ulcer

Case contributed by Chad Wong
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

4 day history of worsening abdominal pain and diarrhea. Arrived to ED with profound hypotension and peritonism. History of daily NSAID use for osteoarthritis.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Female
ct

Irregularity involving distal greater curvature of the stomach with impression of extraluminal oral contrast extravasation. Large amount of free intraperitoneal gas and fluid. Appearances are suggestive of perforated stomach along the greater curvature.

Case Discussion

Patient underwent an emergent exploratory midline laparotomy which revealed a large 7 cm anterior antral perforation and a 3 cm posterior wall perforation of the stomach. Four quadrant peritoneal soiling and food contents within the lesser sac.

A thorough washout and distal gastrectomy with roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy was performed.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.