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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2008; 14(43): 6704-6710
Published online Nov 21, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.6704
Endoscopic and histopathological evaluation of acute gastric injury in high-dose acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ingestion with suicidal intent
Aliye Soylu, Can Dolapcioglu, Kemal Dolay, Aydin Ciltas, Nurgul Yasar, Mustafa Kalayci, Halil Alis, Nurten Sever
Aliye Soylu, Gastroenterology, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
Can Dolapcioglu, Gastroenterology, Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 34865, Turkey
Kemal Dolay, Mustafa Kalayci, Halil Alis, General Surgery, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
Aydin Ciltas, Nurgul Yasar, Internal Medicine, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
Nurten Sever, Pathology, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul 34147, Turkey
Author contributions: Soylu A led the research; Dolapcioglu C performed relevant literature; Dolay K, Kalayci M and Alis H performed the collection of study cases and evaluation of data; Ciltas A and Yasar N reviewed literature and Sever N performed the histopathological examinations.
Correspondence to: Dr. Aliye Soylu, Gastroenterology, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Nezihi Ozmen Mahallesi 6.Gokler Sitesi A. 5 Blok, D:9 Merter, Istanbul 34147, Turkey. aliyesoylu@superonline.com
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Received: September 1, 2008
Revised: September 22, 2008
Accepted: September 29, 2008
Published online: November 21, 2008
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