Isosorbide and nifedipine for Chagas' megaesophagus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
BACKGROUND:Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease. About 6 to 8 million people are chronically infected and 10% to 15% develop irreversible gastrointestinal disorders, including megaesophagus. Treatment focuses on improving symptoms, and isosorbide and nifedipine may be used for this purpose...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-09-01
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| Series: | PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6179300?pdf=render |