Corticosteroids and peptic ulcer: meta‐analysis of adverse events during steroid therapy

Abstract. Objectives. This meta‐analysis was performed to determine whether corticosteroid therapy induces the development of peptic ulcer and other putative complications of steroid therapy.

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