title: Retroperitoneal perforation of a peptic ulcer situated in the second part of the duodenum.
abstract: Retroperitoneal perforation of a peptic ulcer of the second part of the duodenum is an extremely uncommon complication producing both diagnostic and management difficulties. The tenth recorded case of this condition--the first managed successfully by the technique of primary closure and 'duodenal diverticulization'--is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: I D
authors.initials: ID
authors.lastname: Vellar
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vellar
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space