A 60-year-old man presents with epigastric pain after meals, with some nausea and vomiting. A burning sensation in the midepigastrium is relieved by antacids and H2 antagonists. Upper endoscopy demonstrates paired ulcers on both walls of the proximal duodenum. Which of the following represents the most common complication of this patient’s duodenal disease?
A 60-year-old man presents with epigastric pain after meals, with some nausea and vomiting. A burning sensation in the midepigastrium is relieved by antacids and H2 antagonists. Upper endoscopy demonstrates paired ulcers on both walls of the proximal duodenum. Which of the following represents the most common complication of this patient’s duodenal disease?
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A 60-year-old man presents with epigastric pain after meals, with some nausea and vomiting. A burning sensation in the midepigastrium is relieved by antacids and H2 antagonists. Upper endoscopy demonstrates paired ulcers on both walls of the proximal duodenum. Which of the following represents the most common complication of this patient's duodenal disease?
✓ Correct Answer: A. Bleeding
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