The Effects of Bisphosphonate Therapy on Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Postmenopausal Women: A Preliminary Report

• Main Authors: Zeliha Ünlü (Author), Murat Saruç (Author), Nurten Türkel Küçükmetin (Author), Işıl Tuzcuoğlu (Author), Mengü Sarıoğlu (Author), Semin Ayhan (Author), Çiğdem Tüzün (Author), Hakan Yüceyar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Galenos Yayinevi, 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The aim of this study was to evaluate adverse effects of risedronate, which is effective in the treatment of the osteoporosis, using endoscopic and histopathologic examinations. In all subjects, the endoscopic appearance of the esophageal, gastric and duodenal mucosa was evaluated before the treatme...