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Recent nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use increases the risk of early recurrence of bleeding in patients presenting with bleeding ulcer.

Gastrointest Endosc

February 2000

Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center and Jerry L. Pettis Memorial VA Medical Center, Loma Linda, and San Bernardino County Medical Center, San Bernardino, CA, USA.

Background: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is a well-known risk factor for ulcer formation and ulcer complications. The purpose of this study was to determine whether recent NSAID use increases the risk of early recurrence of bleeding in patients who present with bleeding ulcer.

Methods: Clinical and endoscopic data were collected prospectively.

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