What Is a Perforated Peptic Ulcer?
A perforated peptic ulcer is one of the few complications of peptic ulcer disease (PUD). PUD is a condition where stomach acids erode the lining of the duodenum, the first section of the small intestines, or of the stomach; this condition often leads to the development of ulcers or sores. If not treated, the constant production of stomach acids, which are necessary for the digestion of foods, will eventually create a hole in the stomach or intestinal lining, often resulting in a perforated peptic ulcer.
