Laparoscopic versus Open Omental Patch Repair for Early Presentation of Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Matched Retrospective Cohort Study

<div>Flowchart of patient selection, inclusion, and exclusion criteria for the study. PPU: perforated peptic ulcer; IHD: ischemic heart disease; COPD: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; ESRF: end stage renal failure. OR: open repair; LR: laparoscopic repair.</div>

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Figure 1: Laparoscopic versus Open Omental Patch Repair for Early Presentation of Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Matched Retrospective Cohort Study 