Esophageal Cancer, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics (Volume 38-1) (The Clinics: Internal Medicine, Volume 38-1)

Book info: Esophageal Cancer, An Issue of Gastroenterology Clinics (Volume 38-1) (The Clinics: Internal Medicine, Volume 38-1) (Hardcover, 240 pages) – Saunders, 2009. Language: English.

An ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine. Peptic ulcers are eventually caused by acid and pepsin, a digestive stomach enzyme. These ulcers can occur in the stomach, where they are called gastric ulcers, or they can occur in the first portion of the intestine. These are called duodenal ulcers. Peptic ulcer is a term used to describe either or both of these two types of ulcers. H. pylori and certain drugs are the two major factors that cause ulcers. This issue provides a comprehensive overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of peptic ulcers, including conditions like Zollinger -Ellison syndrome. Articles are devoted to NSAID ulcers and how to prevent them, stress ulcers, and antiplatelet therapy. Editorial Reviews About the Author Dr. Eslick is a Professor of Surgery at the Whiteley-Martin Research Centre at The University of Sydney in New South Wales, Australia. He has 310 publications (including 13 monographs, 40 book chapters).