A study of peptic ulcer perforation with special reference to evaluation of figure of ‘8’ suture technique for closure of peptic ulcer perforation

The incidence of peptic ulcer perforation was found to be more common in the middle age, male and in nonvegetarians. Smoking, alcohol and NSAIDs use played significant role in peptic ulcer perforation. Perforation was commonest in “O” blood group cases. Degree of peritoneal contamination was a major contributing factor in morbidity and mortality. Mostly cases had anterior wall duodenal perforation. The technique used in group C i.e. figure of 8 suture with application of omental patch over it was found to be more effective and reliable by the fact that it had lesser postoperative complications, no leakage, lesser hospital stay and no mortality as compared to other two groups. Thus, the technique of figure of 8 sutures should be used as a better surgical option in the treatment of perforated peptic ulcer.