Esophageal lesions associated with diphosphonates

Bisphosphonates are potent inhibitors of osteoclast-mediated bone resorption and effective in preventing osteoporotic fractures, but they can occasionally cause oesophageal adverse events. We report on seven patients who developed severe oesophagitis or oesophageal ulceration during treatment with b...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Tidsskrift for den Norske Lægeforening 2000-08, Vol.120 (20), p.2397
Hauptverfasser:	Larsen, K O, Stray, N, Engh, V, Sandnes, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	nor
Schlagworte:	Aged Alendronate - adverse effects Diphosphonates - adverse effects Esophageal Stenosis - chemically induced Esophagitis - chemically induced Esophagoscopy Esophagus - drug effects Esophagus - pathology Etidronic Acid - adverse effects Female Humans
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