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Stress ulceration is usually considered a mucosal abnormality of the oesophagus, stomach or duodenum in the critically ill. It is found to a varying degree in all such patients. Only about one-quarter of lesions are associated with blood loss and less than 5% need resuscitation and treatment.
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The value of changes in the acidogenic function of stomach as well as blood circulation disorders in the genesis of erosive ulcer lesions of gastrointestinal tract were evaluated in those suffering from severe thermal injury.
D. O. Vagner, I. V. Shlyk, V. N. Yurina
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Background: Critically ill patients with moderate-to-severe physiologically stressful event are at high risk of developing stress ulcers. The use of pharmacological prophylaxis significantly reduces the incidence of stress ulcer in high-risk patients ...
Boressa Adugna Horsa +2 more
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Pressure ulcer related pain in community populations: a prevalence survey. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Pressure ulcers are costly to the healthcare provider and can have a major impact on patient's quality of life. One of the most distressing symptoms reported is pain.
McGinnis, Elizabeth +33 more
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Gastroprotective effects of methanolic extract of kratom leaves on gastric ulcer and reflux esophagitis in rats [PDF]
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil.) is a tropical tree indigenous to Thailand. In traditional medicine, it has been used to treat diarrhea, peptic ulcer, stomach ache or gastric upsets.
Somsmorn Chittrakarn +5 more
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BackgroundOwing to limited data, the effect of cardiac dysfunction categorized according to the Killip classification on gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) in patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is unclear. The present study aimed to investigate
Yu Liu +7 more
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Perforated gastric ulcer following perforated appendicitis
Stress ulcers and gastric ulcer perforations are rare in the pediatric population, and there is insufficient evidence to support routine stress ulcer prophylaxis in children. Our case is of a 13-year-old male who presented with appendicitis. He underwent
Kelly Zachariasen, Kimberly Molik
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Role of Daucus carota in Enhancing Antiulcer Profile of Pantoprazole in Experimental Animals
The carrot plant (Daucus carota) and its components are traditionally reported for the management of gastric ulcers. This study was performed to evaluate the role of carrot when administered concurrently with a conventional antiulcer treatment ...
Syed Mohammed Basheeruddin Asdaq +8 more
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Laboratory Confirmation of Buruli Ulcer Disease in Togo, 2007-2010 [PDF]
Background: Since the early 1990s more than 1,800 patients with lesions suspicious for Buruli ulcer disease (BUD) have been reported from Togo. However, less than five percent of these were laboratory confirmed.
Fleischmann, Erna +41 more
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Background Clinically significant gastrointestinal bleeding from stress ulcers increases patient mortality in intensive care, and histamine type 2 receptor blockers and proton pump inhibitors as stress ulcer prophylaxes were reported to decrease the ...
Osamu Ogasawara +3 more
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