Incidence and short-term mortality from perforated peptic ulcer in Korea: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) is associated with serious health and economic outcomes. However, few studies have estimated the incidence and health outcomes of PPU using a nationally representative sample in Asia. We estimated age- and sex-specific incidence and short-term mortality from PPU among Koreans and investigated the risk factors for mortality associated with PPU development.

Methods

A retrospective population-based study was conducted from 2006 through 2007 using the Korean National Health Insurance claims database. A diagnostic algorithm was derived and validated to identify PPU patients, and PPU incidence rates and 30-day mortality rates were determined.

Results

From 2006 through 2007, the PPU incidence rate per 100 000 population was 4.4; incid

SUBMITTER: Bae S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3798562 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature