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Peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum in geriatrics: endoscopic features

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Peptic ulcer disease predominantly affects elderly patients, with notable features in women and diverse ulcer presentations.
Findings include a higher prevalence of gastric ulcers in elderly and senile patients at 42%, compared to 14% in younger groups.
Assessment of 357 case histories highlights the significance of age groups in understanding peptic ulcer characteristics and pain syndromes.
These insights emphasize the need for tailored diagnosis strategies for elderly patients experiencing abdominal pain.

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Analysis reveals increased peptic ulcer cases in elderly patients, suggesting gender differences and unique endoscopic features.

Bogomolova et al. (2025) studied this question.

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