Healing of chronic Barrett ulcers with omeprazole
Hameeteman, W.; Tytgat, G.N.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 81(9): 764-766
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 2875649 Document Number: 280943
Three patients with a long-standing benign Barrett ulcer, resistant to treatment with high doses of either cimetidine or ranitidine, given for at least 3 months, were treated with 40 mg omeprazole daily for 9 wk. After 2 wk all symptoms had disappeared and at the end of treatment all three patients showed complete endoscopic ulcer healing. Patient compliance was excellent and no side effects were registered. We conclude that omeprazole is effective and safe in healing chronic resistant Barrett ulcers.