Which of the following vessels is most commonly involved in hemorrhage from duodenal ulcer?
Ans. (b) Gastroduodenal arteryRef: Sabiston 19th Edition, Page 1195-1196* Most common indication for surgery is bleeding* Most common cause of death is bleeding in peptic ulcer patients* Most common complication of peptic ulcer: Bleeding* Most common complication of gastric ulcer: Perforation* The complication with highest mortality rate: Perforation
IVC
Gastroduodenal artery
SMA
Inferior pancreatico duodenal artery
Stomach & Duodenum