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Operations on the stomach and duodenum are performed for six primary reasons: neoplasia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), obesity, peptic ulcer disease, trauma, and congenital defects. Any operation done for these reasons, whether laparoscopic or open, can result in long-term complications…

The term acute abdomen refers to the signs and symptoms of abdominal pain and tenderness. This situation often represents an underlying surgical problem that requires prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment. While the ready availability of diagnostic studies such as computed…