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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Gastric Ulcers in Children With Gastrostomy Tubes

Authors :
Weiss, B.
Fradkin, A.
Ben-Akun, M.
Avigad, I.
Ben-Shlush, A.
Jonas, A.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology; July 1999, Vol. 29 Issue: 1 p48-50, 3p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

The authors describe four children with gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to gastric ulcers years after G-tube insertion. They review the literature and discuss the possible mechanisms of gastric ulcer formation in these patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01920790 and 15392031
Volume :
29
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49426012