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Perforated Peptic Ulcer: Investigation and Treatment%u2022 Erect chest X-ray: May show air under the diaphragm%u2022 Abdominal CT scan: More sensitive for detecting small amounts of free air%u2022 Endoscopy: To confirm diagnosis and potentially treatInvestigations:%u2022 Endoscopic repair (if feasible)%u2022 Surgical repair (laparoscopic or open)%u2022 IV antibiotics%u2022 Proton pump inhibitors%u2022 H. pylori eradication (if positive)Treatment:
