Simultaneous triple peptic perforations: a report of an extremely rare case.

J Surg Case Rep

Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 179 Nguyen Van Cu Street, An Khanh Ward, Ninh Kieu District, Can Tho 900000, Vietnam.

Published: January 2025


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Peptic ulcer perforations are common in surgical emergencies, whereas double perforations are rare, and triple peptic perforations are even exceedingly rare, with only a few cases documented. While undetected perforation during surgery can be fatal, the absence of standardized procedures for managing multiple perforations remains an ongoing challenge for surgeons. Herein, we describe a rare case of simultaneous triple peptic perforations in an elderly man with a prolonged history of analgesic and corticosteroid use. This case underscores the importance of screening multiple peptic perforations intraoperatively. Subtotal gastrectomy is suggested as an effective option when simple closure of perforations is infeasible.

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