Duodenal Ulcer
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This 40 yr male had upper abdominal pain for 3 months. A video-endoscopic examination of esophagus, stomach and duodenum was performed. A large 2.5x2.5 cm chronic ulcer was detected in the first part (bulb) of duodenum. A gastric biopsy was taken for diagnosis of Helicobacter infection and a rapid urease test done which was positive. He received triple therapy (2 antibiotics and acid suppressive drug for one week) to eradicate Helicobacter pylori infection. Ulcer disease showed rapid clinical and endoscopic healing. Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection led to permanent ulcer cure.
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This video presents the case of a 40-year-old man with three months of upper abdominal pain who underwent video-endoscopic examination of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. A large chronic ulcer was found in the first part of the duodenum, a gastric biopsy and rapid urease test were performed for Helicobacter infection, and the description recounts the treatment given and the healing that followed.
Key points
- Presents a case of upper abdominal pain investigated by endoscopy
- Shows a large chronic ulcer in the first part of the duodenum
- Describes biopsy and a rapid urease test for Helicobacter infection
- Recounts the treatment and healing described in the case
Video Overview
This video presents “Duodenal Ulcer” — This 40 yr male had upper abdominal pain for 3 months. A video-endoscopic examination of esophagus, stomach and duodenum was performed. A large 2.5x2.5 cm chronic ulcer was detected in the first part (bulb) of duodenum. A gastric biopsy. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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