Clinical pattern and prevalence of upper gastrointestinal toxicity in patients abusing ketamine

CONCLUSIONSAlthough epigastric symptoms are unusual in the young population, upper gastrointestinal toxicity was highly prevalent in those inhaling ketamine. Enquiries about ketamine abuse are recommended when assessing young patients with epigastric symptoms.

Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - October 11, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shirley Yuk Wah Liu, Stephen Ka Kei Ng, Yuk Him Tam, Samuel Chi Hang Yee, Franco Pui Tak Lai, Cindy Yuek Lam Hong, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Enders Kwok Wai Ng, Chi Fai Ng Tags: Original Article Source Type: research