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November 01, 1997; Volume 64,Issue 10
Vidt, Donald G.
- You have accessStress ulcer prophylaxis: The case for a selective approachMary Beth Bobek, PharmD and Alejandro C. Arroliga, MDCleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine November 1997, 64 (10) 533-542;
Although stress-related mucosal damage is common in critically ill patients, the risk of significant gastrointestinal bleeding appears to be confined to patients with certain risk factors. A full-color illustration explaining the pathogenesis of stress-related mucosal damage accompanies this article.