Table 4 Risk factors determinants of the prognosis of the perforated peptic ulcer
Risk factors Determinants the Prognosis of patients with PPU | ||
|---|---|---|
Patient factors | Disease factors | Treatment factors |
Age Gender Comorbidities Use of steroids and/or NSAIDs Delay in presentation | Size of perforation Shock at presentation Elevated urea and creatinine Gastric vs duodenal location Underlying malignancy Anaemia Hypoalbuminemia | Blood transfusion Complications Need for gastric resection Parenteral nutrition Intensive care unit |