Alkaline reflux gastritis associated with abnormalities of the gastrojejunostomy.

Alkaline reflux gastritis is presently accepted as being part of the postgastrectomy syndrome complex. Our experience with this entity has revealed a frequent association of alkaline reflux gastritis with functional or organic abnormalities of the gastric remnant and/or newly formed gastrojejunostomy. The role alkaline reflux gastritis plays as a separate entity in the symptomatic patient remains to be clinically determined.

Amputations in peripheral vascular occlusive disease.

One hundred consecutive patients undergoing major lower extremity amputations were critically analyzed over a five year period. The results of surgical care and the degree of success of rehabilitation were determined. The number of patients with peripheral vascular occlusive disease who require major lower extremity amputations appears to be increasing and they continue to present a challenge to the surgeon.