Calcified gastric carcinoma: CT findings.

The computed tomographic (CT) findings of 13 cases of calcified gastric carcinoma were analyzed retrospectively. Eleven cases were confirmed as a mucinous adenocarcinoma by surgery (three cases), or endoscopic biopsy (eight cases). Two cases were diagnosed as adenocarcinoma by endoscopic biopsy.

Uterine metastasis from stomach cancer: radiological findings.

The uterus is an unusual site for metastasis from an extrapelvic neoplasm. We report a case of uterine metastasis with extensive calcification. Plain radiography, ultrasonography and CT showed diffuse calcification within the uterine wall and T2-weighted MR images showed abnormally high signal intensity of the entire myometrium.

Nutrient reabsorption of intestine in vitro: effects of ethanol and caffeine.

We studied the effect of ethanol and caffeine on the intestinal reabsorption (jejunum from SD rats) of glucose (Glu) and amino acids. Since most of the studies on the effect of ethanol utilized high concentration, we first characterized the effect of 8% (approximately 1.4 M) ethanol on the activity of Na(+)-coupled nutrient transport.

Methods of vascular pedicle coverage.

Based on our clinical experience, various methods of donor or recipient vascular pedicle coverage for an arterialized or free flap are reported. The vascular pedicle may be placed in the subcutaneous space either by incising the skin along the full length of the vascular route or by passing it through a subcutaneous tunnel. It has been our experience that the vascular pedicle can also be covered by either a local flap or a free skin graft.