2000
DOI: 10.2223/jped.146
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Peptic Ulcer

Abstract: Objective: To present a current review about pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of peptic ulcer disease in children, based on a review of the literature and the author's personal experience. Methods:We reviewed the most relevant articles about peptic ulcers in children published during the last twenty years. Results:The gastroduodenal peptic ulcer is very common in adults, mostly in the developing countries. Although it is less frequent in children, optical fibroendoscopy has increased the … Show more

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“…Furthermore, most synthetic drugs for treatment are associated with undesirable side effects [3,4]. Several studies indicate the efficacy of medicinal plants for the peptic ulcer treatment, because of the presence of bioactive phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, tannins, saponins, phenolic acids, and others [2,5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Furthermore, most synthetic drugs for treatment are associated with undesirable side effects [3,4]. Several studies indicate the efficacy of medicinal plants for the peptic ulcer treatment, because of the presence of bioactive phytochemicals such as flavonoids, alkaloids, terpenes, tannins, saponins, phenolic acids, and others [2,5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…É uma doença comum em adultos e predominante no sexo masculino, porém desconhece-se sua real incidência em crianças. Observa-se um aumento no número de casos desde a disponibilização de técnicas endoscópicas seguras para o diagnóstico nessa faixa etária (4) . A prevalência em grandes centros pediátricos é de quatro a sete novos casos por ano (5) .…”
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“…O conceito fisiopatológico é de que a úlcera resulte da ruptura do equilíbrio entre os fatores agressivos e protetores da mucosa gastroduodenal (4) . Sua etiopatogenia está associada a fatores genéticos, distúrbios fisiológicos ainda não bem estabelecidos e a fatores ambientais como tabagismo, uso de medicamentos e infecciosos.…”
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