Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regard to pyloric obstruction secondary to peptic ulceration?
A. Pyloric obstruction is suggested by hypochloremic hyponatremic alkalosis
B. Pyloric obstruction is suggested by hypochloremic hypokalemic alkalosis
C. Approximately 80% of patients with benign gastric outlet obstruction obtain permanent relief of symptoms by endoscopically-directed balloon dilatation
D. The lifetime risk of pyloric obstruction in peptic ulcer patients is 40%
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with regard to pyloric obstruction secondary to peptic ulceration?
A. Pyloric obstruction is suggested by hypochloremic hyponatremic alkalosis B. Pyloric obstruction is suggested by hypochloremic hypokalemic alkalosis C. Approximately 80% of patients with benign gastric outlet obstruction obtain permanent relief of symptoms by endoscopically-directed balloon dilatation D. The lifetime risk of pyloric obstruction in peptic ulcer patients is 40%