Trimetazidine reduces the degree of fibrosis in alkali burns of the esophagus

Yukselen, V; Karaoglu, AO; Yenisey, C; Tuncyurek, M; Ozutemiz, AHMET

doi:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.11.036

Trimetazidine reduces the degree of fibrosis in alkali burns of the esophagus

Yukselen V., Karaoglu A., Yenisey C., Tuncyurek M., Ozutemiz O.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.40, no.3, pp.505-509, 2005 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 40 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2004.11.036
Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
Page Numbers: pp.505-509

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of trimetazidine (TMZ), an antioxidant agent, on the prevention of stricture development after esophageal caustic injuries in rat.