The most significant aspects of diagnosing acute perforation of ulcer disease are: History of ulcer disease Severe pain around the umbilical protuberance, transferred to the right lower abdomen Severe abdominal pain Free air under the diaphragm Abdominal pain relieved several hours later, suggesting disease improvement

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The most significant aspects of diagnosing acute perforation of ulcer disease are:

  1. History of ulcer disease
  2. Severe pain around the umbilical protuberance, transferred to the right lower abdomen
  3. Severe abdominal pain
  4. Free air under the diaphragm
  5. Abdominal pain relieved several hours later, suggesting disease improvement
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