Abstract
Esophageal injuries caused by oral medications have recently been recognized as aniatrogenic entity. This pathogenesis is due to the retention in the esophagus of drugs with caustic properties. The main predisposing factor is the practice of taking oral drugs with a small quantity of water and/or in a recumbent position. Elderly subjects and patients with pre-existing esophageal disorders are at higher risk, so that fluid formulations or different routes of drug administration are strongly recommended. More widespread education as to the correct use of drugs and a better drug formulation are necessary for effective prevention.
| Original language | Italian |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 21-28 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Minerva Medica |
| Volume | 78 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1987 |
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LESIONI ESOFAGEE DA FARMACI PER USO ORALE. EPIDEMIOLOGIA, BASI FISIOPATOLOGICHE, PROSPETTIVE DI PREVENZIONE. / Bonavina, L.; Bardini, R.; Nosadini, A.; De Vido, L.; Zannini, G.; Asolati, M.
In: Minerva Medica, Vol. 78, No. 1, 1987, p. 21-28.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - LESIONI ESOFAGEE DA FARMACI PER USO ORALE. EPIDEMIOLOGIA, BASI FISIOPATOLOGICHE, PROSPETTIVE DI PREVENZIONE
AU - Bonavina, L.
AU - Bardini, R.
AU - Nosadini, A.
AU - De Vido, L.
AU - Zannini, G.
AU - Asolati, M.
PY - 1987
Y1 - 1987
N2 - Esophageal injuries caused by oral medications have recently been recognized as aniatrogenic entity. This pathogenesis is due to the retention in the esophagus of drugs with caustic properties. The main predisposing factor is the practice of taking oral drugs with a small quantity of water and/or in a recumbent position. Elderly subjects and patients with pre-existing esophageal disorders are at higher risk, so that fluid formulations or different routes of drug administration are strongly recommended. More widespread education as to the correct use of drugs and a better drug formulation are necessary for effective prevention.
AB - Esophageal injuries caused by oral medications have recently been recognized as aniatrogenic entity. This pathogenesis is due to the retention in the esophagus of drugs with caustic properties. The main predisposing factor is the practice of taking oral drugs with a small quantity of water and/or in a recumbent position. Elderly subjects and patients with pre-existing esophageal disorders are at higher risk, so that fluid formulations or different routes of drug administration are strongly recommended. More widespread education as to the correct use of drugs and a better drug formulation are necessary for effective prevention.
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VL - 78
SP - 21
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JO - Minerva Medicolegale e Archivio di Antropologia Criminale
JF - Minerva Medicolegale e Archivio di Antropologia Criminale
SN - 0026-4806
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