Effect of cimetidine on prognosis after simple closure of perforated duodenal ulcer

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Abstract
A prospective controlled study in 60 patients undergoing simple closure of perforated duodenal ulcer demonstrated a significant (P > 0·05) benefit following postoperative cimetidine treatment, in terms of avoiding subsequent dyspeptic symptoms and complications of peptic ulcer disease. Thus cimetidine is recommended in the follow-up management of perforated duodenal ulcers.