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A fistula is an abnormal communication between two epithelialized surfaces. Over the past half century, the mortality associated with gastrointestinal fistulas has decreased from 40% to 60% to approximately 15% to 20% of patients. This improvement in prognosis is attributable…
Gastroduodenal peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common problem with significant geographic variation in prevalence. In Western countries the incidence of PUD has steadily declined. Recent population-based studies have shown a prevalence rate of 4% with 20% of patients having…