Title of article
Reflux esophagitis in war-related sulfur mustard lung disease
Author/Authors
Roushan، Nader نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of gastroenterology, Imam Khomeini hospital , , Zali، Fateme نويسنده Resident of Gastroenterology, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology , , Abtahi، Hamidreza نويسنده Advanced Thoracic Research Center, Pulmonary and Critical Care Department, Imam Khomeini Hospital , , Asadi، Mehrnaz نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital , , Taslim، Reza نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology , , Aletaha، Najme نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
4
From page
188
To page
191
Abstract
Background: Sulfur mustard (SM) has acute and chronic effects on skin and mucosal surfaces. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of esophagitis in a historical cohort of veterans who had been exposed to SM in Iran-Iraq war nearly 25 years ago.
Methods: One hundred two veterans with dyspepsia and/or heartburn underwent esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy. Of them, 52 cases had been exposed to SM and had chronic mustard lung disease. Controls included 50 veterans without SM exposure. Esophagitis was defined according to standard criteria.
Results: 81.6% of cases and 70.6% of controls had heart burn and/or regurgitation (p= 0.224). Esophagitis was seen in 40% of cases and 26.5% of controls (p= 0.155).
Conclusion: Based on our findings, SM exposure seems not to be associated with increased esophagitis.
Journal title
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Record number
1364945
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