Graham Omental Patch in Surgery — 48yo Man | General Surgery | SMLE Q#17073
SMLE Question #17073
Surgery
General Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRACH-EMERG-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 48-year-old man underwent surgical repair of a perforated duodenal ulcer with a Graham omental patch. He is recovering well on the surgical ward and is being prepared for discharge. He has chronic musculoskeletal pain and has been using over-the-counter analgesics intermittently. He will receive a proton pump inhibitor and testing for Helicobacter pylori with eradication therapy if positive. Which specific long-term advice is most appropriate to reduce the risk of ulcer recurrence and another perforation?
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