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Gastric Irradiation for Complicated Peptic Ulcer in Geriatric Patients *
Author(s) -
ANSELM KLAUS,
SCHUMAN BERNARD M.
Publication year - 1972
Publication title -
journal of the american geriatrics society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.992
H-Index - 232
eISSN - 1532-5415
pISSN - 0002-8614
DOI - 10.1111/j.1532-5415.1972.tb01194.x
Subject(s) - medicine , peptic ulcer , gastric secretion , gastroenterology , gastric acid , gastric fundus , disease , peptic , surgery , stomach
ABSTRACT: Thirty‐six elderly patients with complicated peptic ulcer were treated by gastric irradiation (2000 roentgens directed at the fundus). In 30 of the 36 cases there was a significant improvement in symptoms. A marked decrease of hydrochloric acid secretion was observed in the 15 tested before and after therapy. Gastric irradiation offers a safe means of treatment for complicated peptic ulcer in patients who, because of advanced age or associated disease, are poor surgical risks.