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The aim is to evaluate whether routine nasogastric decompression is necessary after surgery for perforated peptic ulcer.

April 15, 2026

Is routine nasogastric decompression necessary following emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer?

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The aim is to evaluate whether routine nasogastric decompression is necessary after surgery for perforated peptic ulcer.
Analyzed outcomes of patients undergoing emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer
Compared morbidity and mortality rates with and without routine nasogastric decompression
Evaluated time to oral intake and length of hospital stay between groups
Routine nasogastric decompression did not increase morbidity or mortality
Patients without routine decompression experienced earlier oral intake
Shorter hospital stays were reported for patients not receiving routine decompression

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Routine NG decompression is not necessary following surgery for PUP. Avoiding routine NG tube use does not increase morbidity or mortality and is associated with earlier oral intake and a shorter hospital stay. We recommend the use of NG decompression in selected patients when clinically indicated.

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Egemen Çiçek

Inonu University

Tevfik Tolga Şahİn

Inonu University

Egemen Özdemir

Bursa Uludağ Üni̇versi̇tesi̇

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