TY - JOUR T1 - PEptic ulcer disease AU - Torpy JM, Lynm C, Golub RM Y1 - 2012/03/28 N1 - 10.1001/jama.2012.184 JO - JAMA SP - 1329 EP - 1329 VL - 307 IS - 12 N2 - Peptic ulcers are small sores that form in the lining of the esophagus (swallowing pipe), stomach, or duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). About 15 million people in the United States have peptic ulcer disease. If you have peptic ulcer disease or another problem with digestion, you may be referred to a specialist called a gastroenterologist. Gastroenterologists are doctors with specialized education in the management of digestive disorders and the gastrointestinal tract. SN - 0098-7484 M3 - doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.184 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2012.184 ER -