Peptic ulcer disease refers to damage of the inner part of the stomach's gastric mucosa, the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus. An ulcer in the stomach is called a gastric ulcer, while one in the first part of the intestines is a duodenal ulcer.
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ICD-10 ChapterXI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Condition Classgastroenterologic, surgical 2 First Described Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Source Wikipedia: Billroth II Online Reference Encyclopedia Article
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Vagotomy was historically used to reduce acid secretion in peptic ulcer disease.
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Peptic ulcer disease refers to damage of the inner part of the stomach's gastric mucosa (lining of the stomach), the first part of the small intestine, or sometimes the lower esophagus.
- Non-infectious classification
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First description of a perforated peptic ulcer was in 1670, in Princess Henrietta of England, article introView the Source Omeprazole (Wikipedia)
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The Billroth II is often indicated in refractory peptic ulcer disease and gastric adenocarcinoma.
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The procedure is still being used to treat gastroparesis that is refractory to other treatments, but it is now rarely used to treat peptic ulcers because most cases thereof are bacterial in nature (due to Helicobacter pylori) and there are many new drugs available to treat the gastric reflux often experienced with peptic ulcer disease.
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