Curling ulcer
A Curling ulcer is a gastric ulcer produced due to severe burns. the mechanism of ulcer formation is loss of plasma volume leading to sloughing of the gastric mucosa.
For treatment, proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole are generally given; endoscopic therapy, such as injection with adrenaline (epinephrine) is second line.
Hemorrhage from Curling ulcers is an important concern in management.