Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Peptic ulcers are open sores that occur when the protective mucosal (mucus) layer ...

Peptic ulcer bleeding is a common and potentially fatal condition. It is best managed using a multidisciplinary approach by a team with medical, endoscopic and surgical expertise. The management ...

Peptic ulcer disease refers to painful sores in the lining of the stomach or the first part of the small intestine, which are ...

The use of sclerosants (including absolute alcohol) in injection therapy for bleeding ulcers should, however, be discouraged: extensive and uncontrolled tissue necrosis caused by sclerosants ...