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Peptic ulcer is a defect in the gastric wall involving the entire mucosal thickness and penetrating through the muscularis mucosae. Involvement of the muscularis mucosae is crucial for distinguishing ulcers from erosions where necrosis is confined only to the mucosa. 1,2
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Tarnawski, A. (1995). Ulcer Healing by Strengthening of Mucosal Defense. In: Hollander, D., Tytgat, G.N.J. (eds) Sucralfate. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-585-32154-7_3
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