Curling Ulcer

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A Curling ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced due to severe burns . the mechanism of ulcer formation is loss of plasma volume leading to sloughing of the gastric mucosa .

For treatment, proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole are generally given; endoscopic therapy, such as injection with adrenaline (epinephrine) is second line.

Hemorrhage from Curling ulcers is an important concern in management.

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