Oesophageal ulcer caused by warfarin.
Oesophageal injury is a well recognized complication of certain oral medications but warfarin has not been implicated previously. We present a case of an oesophageal ulcer occurring in a patient with mitral regurgitation taking warfarin, and demonstrate a delayed oesophageal tablet transit time.
Loft
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Department of Gastroenterology, Hope Hospital, Salford, Manchester, UK.
Stubington
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Clark
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Rees
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D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*
D014859:Warfarin