Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1989 Jun;6(1):43-46. 10.12701/yujm.1989.6.1.43.

Duodenal Obstruction due to Peptic Ulcer in Children

• Huh YS
• Lee WJ
• Kim WD
• Suh BY
• Kwun KB

• KMID: 2377260
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1989.6.1.43

Abstract

Primary peptic ulcer disease in not known to be the result of underlying illness or trauma. These are most frequently duodenal or prepyloric. Since clinical features of peptic ulcer in children can easily be confused with many other disorders, the diagnosis is usually made when one of the more dramatic presentations, such as perforation, bleeding and obstruction. Recently, we experienced 2 cases of duodenal obstruction due to peptic ulcer in children. So, we report it with review of references.

MeSH Terms

Child*
Diagnosis
Duodenal Obstruction*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Peptic Ulcer*