IT is not uncommon to encounter a middle-aged patient who for a number of years has suffered from ulcer and who, weary of his recurrent trials, seeks relief in surgery. Physicians are now less ...

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Vaginal ulcers can be caused by STIs, injuries, or underlying conditions. Symptoms may include bumps, unusual discharge, and pain during urination or intercourse. Treatment depends on the cause and ...

Eating certain foods, including blackberries, broccoli, and foods containing probiotics, may be helpful against ulcer-causing bacteria. Stomach ulcers are open sores that develop within the lining of ...

The term “ulcer” means a sore that does not heal quickly. If an ulcer develops at the site of a blood vessel, it can cause bleeding. Excessive ulcer bleeding is a medical emergency as it can cause ...

IT IS the purpose of this communication to present a program of management of the technical aspects of extensive partial gastrectomy for complicated duodenal ulcer that has gradually evolved in this ...

Prepyloric ulcers are a type of peptic or gastric ulcer. These open sores develop in the upper digestive tract, just above the pylorus, which is the opening to the small intestine. The tissues of the ...

ASA, American Society of Anesthesiologist; NSAID, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.