Helicobacter pylori may cause "reflux" gastritis after gastrectomy.

Patients with "reflux" gastritis after gastrectomy suffer from a variety of symptoms, and this type of gastritis may sometimes compromise the quality of life of these patients. Since Helicobacter pylori is considered to be one of the most important pathogenetic factors in gastritis, the association between H. pylori and reflux gastritis was investigated in this study.

Impaired response of gastric vessels to prostaglandin E2 in rats with persistent obstructive jaundice.

We investigated the response of gastric vessels to prostaglandin (PG) E2 after intra-duodenal release of bile in rats with obstructive jaundice. The animals were divided in four groups according to duration of bile duct obstruction (BDO): control and 1 week (W), 2W, and 3W groups. Prolonged BDO decreased gastric mucosal blood flow (BF) significantly.

Etiological involvement of Helicobacter pylori in "reflux" gastritis after gastrectomy.

Objectives: "Reflux" gastritis after gastrectomy is associated with various symptoms that are often detrimental to the patients' quality of life. However, prevention of the reflux does not always bring relief from the symptoms of gastritis. Helicobacter pylori (H.

[Successful repair of subvalvular annular aneurysm of the left ventricle].

A 62-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital due to congestive heart failure. On the chest X-ray film, cardiomegaly and prominent pulmonary congestion were revealed. She became well with bed rest and medication of digitalis and diuretics.