Before medical science uncovered the link between duodenal ulcers and H. pylori infections, the surgical treatment option was widely used. Today treatments with medications are the preferred medical approach, but the surgery option remains available for the most complex cases. Surgery becomes necessary if the patient suffers from severe bleeding or perforation of the stomach lining.

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