Modern gastroenterology started in early 19(th) century with the identification by W. Prout of the inorganic (hydrochloric) acid in the stomach and continued through 20(th) century with the discoveries by I.P. Pavlov of neuro-reflex stimulation of gastric secretion for which he was awarded first Nobel Prize in 1904. When concept of nervism or complete neural control of all digestive functions r...

A case of perforating-ulcer of the stomach, which terminated fatally in sixteen hours from the beginning of the symptoms, suggested to me the possibility of successfully attempting some surgical interference in similar cases.

Falcaria vulgaris is a member of Umbelliferae family and is used for treatment of stomach disorders in the folk medicines of the west of Iran. This study was designed to evaluate the gastroprotective effect of F. vulgaris extract on ethanol (%50) induced gastric ulcers in rat. Thirty five young white male rats were divided to five groups (7rats/ group).Three case groups received plant extract (...

A total of 135 stomach samples from patients with gastrointestinal diseases and normal controls were examined for Helicobacter pylori infection and Candida colonization. Candida krusei was found in specimens from 20% bleeding, 52% ulcer, and 100% gastritis patients, whereas H. pylori infection rates were 82%, 35% and 30%, respectively, for the same groups of patients. C. krusei was not detected...

The Milne Lecture, named for AAEP past president and distinguished life member Frank J. Milne, each year honors a researcher for his lifetime of work in a specific field. This year the presenter was Alfred Merritt, DVM, MS, of the University of Florida, who spoke on "The Equine Stomach: A Personal Experience (1963-2003)." Merritt's presentation highlighted advances made in the understanding of ...

Disease States Associated with Abdominal Pain 145 Disorders of the Esophagus 145 Mallory-Weiss Syndrome 145 Perforation of the Esophagus, Spontaneous 146 Plummer-Vinson Syndrome 146 Disorders of the Stomach 146 Gastritis, Chronic 146 Carcinoma of the Stomach 147 Disorders of the Pancreas 147 Carcinoma of the Pancreas 147 Cystic Fibrosis of the Pancreas 148 Macroamylasemia in Vivo Artifact 149 P...

BACKGROUND Indomethacin, a non-steriodalanti-inflammatory drug, is used mainly for the treatment of painful joints such as rehumatoid arthritis, osteo-arhtritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis etc. It relieves pain, reduces swelling and tenderness of the joints. It also induces ulceration of stomach and small intestine both in experimental animals and humans. MATERIAL AND METHODS In this study ...