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  Perforated ulcer (duodenal or stomach) (Leakage into abdominal cavity from a rupture of an ulcer located in the duodenum or stomach)
  Treatment goals
 

Stop acid and food from leaking out of the duodenum or stomach.

  Treatment
 
Treatment is to close hole in the duodenum or stomach with a suture.
  Procedure
 

Laparoscopic closure of perforated ulcer

  Length of hospital stay
 
1-2 days.
  Potential complications
 
SIDE EFFECTS - None. COMPLICATIONS - Bleeding or leakage at the site of closure.