The following is a summary of “Perforated peptic ulcers in children: a systematic review,” published in the May 2025 issue of ...

In actively bleeding ulcers ... choice for high-risk bleeding peptic ulcers. The meta-analysis also confirmed a greater risk of the significant complications of perforation and gastric-wall ...

Background: With dwindling rates of postoperative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer that is attributable to H 2-receptor blocker usage, there is a need to shift the focus towards the prevention ...

Peptic ulcers may be less common, but their risks—and treatments—are evolving rapidly. Learn about symptoms, causes like H. pylori and NSAIDs, & new therapies.

Aspirin allergy. Peptic ulcer. GI bleed or perforation. As prophylactic analgesic before any major surgery. Treatment of peri-op pain in CABG setting. Advanced renal impairment. Hypovolemia.