Prospective Survey for the Etiology and Outcome of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Community Based Study in Southern Taiwan

Prospective Survey for the Etiology and Outcome of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: A Community Based Study in Southern Taiwan

Helicobacter pylori infection and drugs are the two major risk factors for peptic ulcer bleeding. The role of these two factors may change with changes in the prevalence of H pylori and use of NSAIDs. This study aimed to determine the cause, endoscopic features, and outcome of peptic ulcer bleeding...

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Main Authors: Chi-Yang Chang, Ming-Shiang Wu, Ching-Tai Lee, Jau-Chung Hwang, Chi-Ming Tai, Daw-Shyong Perng, Chih-Wen Lin, Wen-Lun Wang, Jung-Der Wang, Jaw-Town Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-04-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
etiology
Helicobacter pylori
NSAID
outcome
peptic ulcer
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461160034X

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