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Proton pump inhibitors and recurrent bleeding in peptic ulcer disease.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Dec 2008
Tajima Akihiro, Koizumi Kazuhito, Suzuki Kazuyoshi, Higashi Naoko, Takahashi Morio, Shimada Tadahito, Terano Akira, Hiraishi Hideyuki, Kuwayama Hajime
Abstract excerpt
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is one of the main lesions responsible for upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, as well as esophageal varices and Mallory-Weiss tear. Helicobacter pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/aspirin are the major responsible causes. In cases of upper GI b...
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