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defined
as
circumscribed
ulceration
of
the
Mucous layer
Bicarbonate
Prostaglandins
Risk Factors
Lifestyle
Smoking
Acidic drinks
Medications
H. Pylori infection
Age
Duodenal 30-50
Gastric over 60
Gender
Genetic factors
Duodenal: are
increasing in older
women
More likely if family
member has Hx
Gastric Ulcers
Duodenal Ulcers
sites
are
4x
with
three-
to
four-fold
ulcer
have
Theo-Dur
Caffeine stimulates hydrochloric acid
production
Corticosterioids associated with an
increased incidence of PUD
Genetic factors
Epigastric tenderness
Complications of Peptic
Ulcers
Hemorrhage
Perforation
Diagnostic Tests
Esophagogastrodeuodenoscopy (EGD)
Endoscopic procedure
Drug Therapy/Primary
Goals
Heal ulcer
Eradicate infection
Protect until ulcer heals
Prevent recurrence
Hyposecretory Drugs
Prostaglandin
Analogs
H2-Receptor Antagonists
Antacids
Mucosal barrier
fortifiers
Forms a protective
coat
Carafate/Sucralfate
cytoprotective
Surgery
Types of Surgical
Procedures
Gastroenterostomy
allows regurgitation
of alkaline duodenal
contents into the
stomach
Creates a passage
between the body of
stomach to small
intestines
Keeps acid away
from ulcerated area
Types of Surgical
Procedures
Vagotomy
Surgical
Procedure/Pyloroplasty
Pyloroplasty
Widens the
pylorus to
guarantee
stomach emptying
even without
vagus nerve
stimulation
Types of Surgical
Procedures
Subtotal gastrectomy
Billroth I
Billroth II
Billroth I
Distal portion of
the stomach is
removed
The remainder is
anastomosed to
the duodenum
Billroth II
The lower
portion of the
stomach is
removed and the
remainder is
anastomosed to
the jejunum
Postoperative Care
Post-op Complications
Bleeding
Billroth II
Severe abdominal pain
Bile stained drainage on
dressing
Gastric retention
Anemia
Malabsorption of fat
Dumping Syndrome
Weakness
Faintness
Palpatations
Fullness
Discomfort
Nausea
diarrhea
Minimize Dumping
Syndrome
Health Promotion
Acute Intervention
Hemorrhage
Perforation
Perforation (cont.)
Perforation (cont.)