posterior duodenal perforation as covid-19 complication

Coronavirus disease 19 (covid-19) is known for its respiratory symptoms, cough, and fever. gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting are also observed in covid-19. gastrointestinal bleeding, peptic ulceration, and peptic ulcer perforation have also been reported in several covid-19 cases. this paper describes a 76-year-old woman presented with dyspnea and generalized abdominal pain. according to symptoms and imaging results, peritonitis was considered, and an emergency laparotomy was performed for the patient. a posterior duodenal ulcer was detected during surgery. the patient died after two days of operation.