[Gastroduodenal lesions in rheumatoid arthritis. Evaluation and treatment].

In a group of 70 patients of both sexes been treated with antiinflammatory drugs, affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis in activity, we have found the presence of lesions, erosions and gastroduodenal ulcers in 40% by endoscopic examination (26% erosions and 14% ulcers), without any relation with clinical symptoms. Those patients who received larger doses than 30mgr./kg.

[A double-blind study with misoprostol in the treatment of active duodenal ulcer].

Misoprostol (Mi, a double blind study in the treatment of active duodenal ulcer (DU). The purpose of the paper was to evaluate the effect of Mi vs. Placebo (Pl) without antacids, assessing at the same time side effects and histological alterations.

[Cimetidine in the treatment of the active duodenal ulcer].

Thirty six patients with active duodenal ulcers were studied in this double blind work. 19 received placebo and 17 Cimetidine: 1 gr./day.