# Ulcère Perforé-Bouché: A Case Report

## TL;DR

This case report describes a rare complication of a perforated duodenal ulcer, Ulcère Perforé-Bouché, and highlights the importance of advanced imaging for diagnosis.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique case of Ulcère Perforé-Bouché and discusses the diagnostic value of oral contrast CT over standard abdominal x-rays.

## Key findings

- Ulcère Perforé-Bouché is a rare, contained perforation within a fistula tract.
- Abdominal x-rays may fail to detect this condition.
- Oral contrast CT of the abdomen improves detection and guides treatment.

## Abstract

Peptic ulcer disease refers to a break in the gastric or duodenal mucosal wall extending into the muscular mucosa. Although peptic ulcer disease commonly presents with dyspepsia, about 70% of patients initially present asymptomatically. A perforated peptic ulcer is a life-threatening complication of peptic ulcer disease that has high morbidity and mortality and requires emergent surgery. To prevent complications of peptic ulcer disease, an extensive history, physical examination, and appropriate imaging are required for appropriate management. In addition, the use of appropriate imaging and diagnostic modalities, such as an oral contrast computerized tomography of the abdomen, may lead to emergent treatment if complications arise. We present a unique case of a contained perforated duodenal ulcer within a fistula tract (Ulcère Perforé-Bouché) and diagnostic tools yielding detection and treatment of an Ulcère Perforé-Bouché. Abdominal x-rays may be inadequate the detect Ulcère Perforé-Bouché. However, an oral contract computerized tomography of the abdomen may have greater detection capabilities to diagnose cases of Ulcère Perforé-Bouché.