Duodenal blow out following Billroth gastrectomy most commonly occurs on which day:
Ans. (b)4th dayRef: Shackelford 7th Edition, Page 930, 944* Most common on 4th to 7th postoperative day.* No need to do surgery immediately. Only USG-guided drainage is enough. Most of them settle by maximum 1 month.
2nd day
4th day
6th day
12th day
Stomach & Duodenum