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. 1977 Dec;53(626):749–750. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.626.749

Cimetidine in the management of the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

W Larkworthy, H L Davies
PMCID: PMC2496788  PMID: 604990

Abstract

The first case of the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome treated from the outset continuously for more than a year with the histamine H2-receptor antagonist cimetidine is reported. Symptomatic response has been dramatic and sustained, marked endoscopic improvement has been observed with healing of oesophageal, gastric and stomal ulcers.

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