Bleeding peptic ulcer. Epidemiology and nonsurgical management.
Bleeding peptic ulcer remains an important problem, particularly for the elderly. Recognition of the rule of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories in bleeding ulcer and employment of endoscopic therapeutic modalities offer promise that morbidity and mortality from bleeding ulcer may be reduced.
Peterson
W L
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas.
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004384:Duodenoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000379:methods; D006396:Hematemesis / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008028:Light Coagulation; D010438:Peptic Ulcer Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents