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Benign oesophageal stricture in the elderly--use of cimetidine and fibre-optic dilatation.

Abstract
Peptic strictures of the oesophagus may occur rapidly in the elderly. Dilatation of benign oesophageal stricture using a fibre-optic endoscope provides effective and safe treatment. Forty-eight dilatations were performed on 19 patients without significant complications. Swallowing was improved in all patients. The use of cimetidine is described.
AuthorsJ R Croker, A G Vallon, P B Cotton
JournalAge and ageing (Age Ageing) Vol. 9 Issue 1 Pg. 53-8 (Feb 1980) ISSN: 0002-0729 [Print] England
PMID7361637 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Guanidines
  • Cimetidine
Topics
  • Aged
  • Cimetidine (therapeutic use)
  • Dilatation
  • Esophageal Diseases (therapy)
  • Female
  • Fiber Optic Technology
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux (therapy)
  • Guanidines (therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

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