Perforated peptic ulcer during the puerperium

Peptic ulcer is less frequent in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women.Although it rarely perforates during pregnancy and even less frequently during thepuerperium, it is associated with an increased risk of maternal death. The use of nonsteroidalanalgesic and Helicobacter pylori infection are r...

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Autor: Reyna-Villasmil, Eduardo
Formato: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2023
País:Perú
Recursos:Sociedad Peruana de Obstetricia y Ginecología
Repositorio:Revista Peruana de Ginecología y Obstetricia
Idioma:español
inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ginecologiayobstetricia.pe:article/2574
Acesso em linha:https://ginecologiayobstetricia.pe/index.php/RPGO/article/view/2574
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Palavra-chave:Peptic ulcer
perforated
Pregnancy
Puerperium
Morbidity
Maternal mortality
Úlcera péptica
perforada
Embarazo
Puerperio
Morbilidad
Mortalidad materna
Descrição
Resumo:Peptic ulcer is less frequent in pregnant women than in non-pregnant women.Although it rarely perforates during pregnancy and even less frequently during thepuerperium, it is associated with an increased risk of maternal death. The use of nonsteroidalanalgesic and Helicobacter pylori infection are related to its pathogenesis.Due to its clinical features during pregnancy, puerperal sepsis and paralytic ileusmay delay diagnosis. After delivery, clinical signs such as new-onset tachycardia,abdominal pain, and increased distension should suggest the diagnosis. Sincecomplications can cause significant morbidity and mortality during the puerperium,early detection and prompt treatment are imperative. Treatment of perforatedpeptic ulcer during the puerperium is the same as for an urgent abdominalsurgical situation. Successful repair with omental patching usually seals the defectand prevents additional perforations. A case of perforated peptic ulcer during thepuerperium is presented.