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Nicorandil-associated ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract: side effects requiring surgical intervention

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IMS researched and wrote the article; DA examined the histopathological specimens, identified the causative relationship and reviewed the article; NN reviewed the article; and LVT provided the clinical care for the patients and wrote and reviewed the article.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5PE, UK

    I. M. Shapey & L. V. Titu

  2. Department of Histopathology, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5PE, UK

    D Agbamu

  3. Department of Cardiology, Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Wirral, Merseyside, CH49 5PE, UK

    N Newall

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Shapey, I.M., Agbamu, D., Newall, N. et al. Nicorandil-associated ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract: side effects requiring surgical intervention. Int J Colorectal Dis 30, 1143–1145 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00384-014-2112-7

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