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Peptic ulcers and erosions in children at a pediatric unit in Turkey

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Abstract

Objectives

To study the characteristics of peptic ulcer and erosion in pediatric patients.

Methods

Over a period of seven years, 1,026 children underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in our pediatric gastroenterology unit

Results

Peptic ulcers and erosions were found in 59 (7.2%) patients [ulcers in 42 (5.1%) and erosions in 17 (2.1%)]. Thirty (50.9%) children presented with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Helicobacter pylori positivity was found in 27 patients (45.8%), and ulcerogenic medication use was found in 13 (22%) patients.

Conclusions

The main risk factors for childhood peptic ulcer and erosions were H. pylori infection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use.

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  1. Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey

    Tugba Koca, Filiz Serdaroglu, Selim Dereci & Mustafa Akcam

  2. Department of Pediatrics, Suleyman Demirel University School of Medicine, Cunur, Isparta, Turkey

    Tugba Koca

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Koca, T., Serdaroglu, F., Dereci, S. et al. Peptic ulcers and erosions in children at a pediatric unit in Turkey. Indian Pediatr 53, 692–694 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-016-0912-2

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