Systematic review and meta-analysis of proton pump inhibitor therapy in peptic ulcer bleeding

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To review randomised controlled trials of treatment with a proton pump inhibitor in patients with ulcer bleeding and determine the impact on mortality, rebleeding, and surgical intervention. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors

Leontiadis GI; Sharma VK; Howden CW

Journal

The BMJ, Vol. 330, No. 7491,

Publisher

BMJ

Publication Date

March 12, 2005

DOI

10.1136/bmj.38356.641134.8f

ISSN

0959-8138

Associated Experts

Grigorios Leontiadis

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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