anastomotic ulcer

Anastomotic ulceration following the surgical treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers is more dangerous and troublesome and often more difficult to diagnose than the original lesion. Even in experienced hands it is more difficult to treat successfully both medically and surgically than either duodenal or gastric ulcer. Difficulties in diagnosis, the incidence of complications, and the problems of management have been assessed in 208 proved cases. Current surgical treatment is reviewed.