Peptic ulcer characteristics in oral opium and non-opium user patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Peptic ulcer characteristics in oral opium and non-opium user patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Abstract Background/Aims Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a frequent medical issue. The primary risk factors for bleeding peptic ulcers are Helicobacter pylori infection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The association between acute gastric/duodenal ulcer and opium use has been pr...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Masoodi, Mohammad Sabzikarian, Nikta Masoodi, Saeed Farhadi, Gholam Reza Rezamand, Seidamir Pasha Tabaeian, Atefeh Talebi, Farimah Fayyaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Opium
Addiction
Ulcer
Endoscopy
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03137-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-024-03137-7

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