Potential use of peptic ulcer perforation (PULP) score as a conversion index of laparoscopic-perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) repair

ConclusionThe PULP score may have utility in predicting and minimizing conversion for laparoscopic PPU repair. Laparoscopic repair is the procedure of choice for PPU patients with PULP scores  <  4, while open surgery is recommended for those with PULP scores ≥ 4.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research