Gastric Mucosal Defense and Cytoprotection: Bench to Bedside
Laine L, Takeuchi K, Tarnawski A. Gastric Mucosal Defense and Cytoprotection: Bench to Bedside. Gastroenterology 2008, 135: 41-60. PMID: 18549814, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2008.05.030.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsStress-related mucosal diseaseProton pump inhibitorsMucosal defenseGastric mucosal defenseMucosal injuryNoxious factorsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsCOX-2 selective inhibitorsGeneration of PGsImportant clinical sequelaeUpper gastrointestinal complicationsHigh-risk patientsModern intensive careAbsolute risk reductionInhibition of cyclooxygenaseAnti-inflammatory drugsContinuous blood flowGastrointestinal complicationsClinical sequelaePharmacologic therapyAntisecretory drugsSignificant bleedingAnnual incidenceIntensive careSensory innervation