by Guy D . Eslick Ph D M M E D Sc ( Clin Epi ) M M E (Author)
Peptic ulcers are caused by acid and pepsin, a digestive stomach enzyme. These ulcers can occur in the stomach, where they are called gastric ulcers, or they can occur in the first portion of the intestine. This book offers an overview of the causes, diagnosis, and treatments of peptic ulcers, including conditions like Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 23 Apr 2009
ISBN 10: 1437704778
ISBN 13: 9781437704778