Tag: Graham patch

Peptic ulcer perforations are a serious medical emergency that, even with modern care, can carry significant morbidity and mortality. The modified Graham procedure is a modern surgical technique for repairing these defects, offering a refined approach to an established medical practice.

Approximately 10% of the U.S. population will experience a peptic ulcer at some point, and in severe cases, a crucial surgical technique called a **graham patch** is used to repair perforations, utilizing the body's own omentum as a natural seal.