Abstract
Gastric stress ulceration occurs rapidly in patients after severe trauma. However, bleeding from stress ulceration is a rare but very serious complication after trauma and major surgery. Important risk factors for stress ulcer bleeding are shock, especially septic shock, and the development of other components of the multiple system organ failure syndrome. The pathophysiology and treatment of stress ulceration is reviewed in this paper. Prophylaxis is the best form of treatment, and the most effective prophylaxis is optimal resuscitation and intensive care. In addition, pharmacologic prophylaxis, including antacids, sucralfate, or acid secretory inhibitors, has been advocated. Once profuse bleeding has started, measures other than aggressive treatment of shock and sepsis are usually unsuccessful.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
