Publications by authors named "Mekdim Taddese"
Background: Peptic ulcer perforation is one of the two major acute complications of peptic ulcer disease with significant morbidity and mortality.
Methods: Institution based retrospective review was done to determine patient presentation, management and postoperative complications of perforated peptic ulcer disease (PPUD) at a tertiary hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Patients operated on from January 2013 to December 2017 were included.