Approach to uncomplicated Peptic Ulcer Disease
Peptic ulcers are ulcers that affect the stomach and small intestines. Basically, the thick protective mucus layer is reduced, resulting with the acidic digestive juices damaging the layer and causing an ulcer. An uncomplicated peptic ulcer refers to an ulcer that does not present perforation or deep damage.
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Approach to uncomplicated Peptic Ulcer Disease
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