Anastomotic ulcer

Recurrent peptic ulcers after gastrectomy are called recurrent peptic ulcers. Among them, recurrent ulcers on the jejunal mucosa of the anastomosis or near the anastomosis are the most common and are called anastomotic ulcers. The average incidence of anastomotic ulcers is 1-10%, 95% of which are seen after duodenal ulcer, 2-4% are seen after gastric ulcer, and 2% are seen after complex ulcer. More men than women. The incidence of anastomotic ulcers is related to the first gastrectomy, which is more common in gastric jejunostomy, and its incidence is most common in 2-3 years after surgery.

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