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Previous investigations have revealed that a functional fermented orange beverage presented in its composition different phenolic compounds, which through in silico investigation demonstrated to have biological effects of therapeutic importance as antioxidant, gastrorepair, and anti-ulcerative properties. Thus, this study confirmed in vivo, through a model of EtOH-induced gastric ulcers in rats, the beneficial properties indicated by the in silico tests. Gastric ulcer was induced by EtOH (intragastric) and was treated after 1 h with fermented orange beverage with and without Mentha piperita extract (0.5 mL/100 g w.b). Omeprazole was used as positive control. Histopathological evaluation revealed that EtOH administration resulted in the formation of gastric ulcers due to the reduction of the mucus layer, presence of hemorrhage, and infiltration of neutrophils in the stomach tissue of rats, and only treatment with omeprazole was able to reverse these changes. Additionally, EtOH administration altered the gastric juice volume and induced oxidative stress in the gastric tissue observed through the increase in lipid peroxidation (TBARS), reduction in the levels of non-protein thiols (NPSH), and alteration in the superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity. The ingestion of the fermented orange beverage increased NPSH levels and reduced changes in TBARS levels induced by ethanol. These findings suggested that the fermented orange beverage has antioxidant effects, as pointed out by in silico studies, but not gastrorepair and anti-ulcerative effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O parasitismo por insetos, como as miíases, é um problema significativo para os equídeos, podendo comprometer a sua saúde, comportamento e desempenho. A larva do gênero Gasterophilus é o agente causador de miíase gástrica e afeta equídeos. Objetivou-se descrever o primeiro registro de um caso de miíase cavitária no estômago de um equino no Nordeste do Brasil, visualizada por endoscopia. Um equino, macho, adulto, foi submetido à gastroscopia, hemograma e três testes seriados de sangue oculto nas fezes. Na endoscopia foi visualizada larva compatível com o gênero Gasterophilus, o que representa um achado inédito na região. O animal apresentava úlceras na porção aglandular do estômago, apresentou leve anemia ao hemograma e presença de albumina e hemoglobina nas fezes. É importante que se mantenham programas de controle de parasitos em criações de equídeos, principalmente devido à dificuldade de diagnóstico a campo de enfermidades como a gasterofilose, que podem afetar o bem-estar desses animais.

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Muña and llantén are plants from the Andean region of Bolivia, traditionally their leaves are used as an infusion due to their analgesic and gastroprotective properties. Objective: to evaluate the analgesic and gastroprotective activity of extracts and infusion of muña (Minthostachys mollis) and llantén (Plantago major) leaves, using biological tests in Rattus norvegicus. Methods: an experimental, prospective, longitudinal study was conducted in which the analgesic and gastroprotective activity was evaluated in 30 Rattus norvegicus divided into six lots: control, standard, problem I, II, III, IV, to which abdominal convulsions were induced with glacial acetic acid and gastric ulcers with absolute ethanol. Results: the infusion of muña and llantén presented 81.4% analgesic activity and an effectiveness percentage above 100%, 60% gastroprotective activity and 100% effectiveness in relation to the number of lesions. Similarly, 69.6% gastroprotective activity and 95.9% effectiveness with respect to the degree of injury. These percentages described were higher in comparison to the percentages of muña extract, llantén extract, combined extracts. The ANOVA one-factor Kruskal-Wallis test revealed a statistically significant difference (p<0.05 (p=0.013 number of convulsions); 95% CI) in analgesic activity and a non-significant difference in gastroprotective activity (p>0.05 (p=0.167 number of lesions and p=0.384 degree of injury); 95% CI). Conclusions: the infusion of muña and llantén has better analgesic and gastroprotective activity compared to the extracts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. Hypericum perforatum L. (H. perforatum) is a traditional herb used in the treatment of many diseases. H. perforatum extract has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiulcerative and antidepressant effects. Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It may cause oxidative damage in stomach tissue. For this purpose, the protective efficacy of H. perforatum extract was investigated in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer model. Materials and methods. Sixty Wistar albino male rats were used and the rats were divided into 6 groups as negative control, positive control, H. perforatum, H. perforatum extract + indomethacin 10/25, H. perforatum extract + indomethacin 25/25, H. perforatum extract + indomethacin 50/25. Different doses of H. perforatum extract were administered orally by gavage, and after 5 minutes gastric ulcer was induced with indomethacin (25 mg/kg). After 6 hours, the rats were sacrificed. Ulcer indices were measured for each stomach. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione (GSH) and catalase (CAT) levels were analyzed in stomach tissue. Results. H. perforatum extract + indomethacin 50/25 increased SOD activity and GSH level and decreased MDA levels in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. However, the ulcer index significantly was lower only in the H. perforatum extract given group. Conclusions. This study indicate that H. perforatum extract may have as a potential alternative agent in treating indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

O ibuprofeno é amplamente utilizado na medicina devido suas características antipiréticas, anti-inflamatórias e analgésicas, e é relativamente seguro para humanos, mas quando administrados, de forma indevida, para animais de companhia, possuem efeitos colaterais indesejáveis. Os relatos da ingestão acidental de ibuprofeno por cães mostram que sinais gastrointestinais e renais de intoxicação são os mais comuns. O tratamento envolve a prevenção e manejo dos danos instalados. O objetivo do trabalho foi relatar o caso de uma cadela filhote que ingeriu uma cartela de ibuprofeno e manifestou alterações gastrointestinais e renais, e houve sucesso na terapêutica empregada.

Objetivo. Hypericum perforatum L. (H. perforatum) es una hierba tradicional utilizada en el tratamiento de muchas enfermedades. El extracto de H. perforatum tiene efectos antimicrobianos, antioxidantes, antiinflamatorios, antiulcerosos y antidepresivos. La indometacina es un fármaco antiinflamatorio no esteroideo. Puede causar daño oxidativo en el tejido del estómago. Para este propósito, se investigó la eficacia protectora del extracto de H. perforatum en un modelo de úlcera gástrica inducida por indometacina. Materiales y métodos. Se utilizaron sesenta ratas macho albinas Wistar y las ratas se dividieron en 6 grupos como control negativo, control positivo, H. perforatum, extracto de H. perforatum+indometacina 10/25, extracto de H. perforatum+indometacina 25/25, extracto de H. perforatum+indometacina 50/25. Se administraron por vía oral diferentes dosis de extracto de H. perforatum por sonda, y después de 5 minutos se indujo la úlcera gástrica con indometacina (25 mg/kg). Después de 6 horas, se sacrificaron las ratas. Se midieron los índices de úlceras para cada estómago. Se analizaron los niveles de glutatión (GSH), catalasa (CAT), malondialdehído (MDA) y superóxido dismutasa (SOD) en el tejido del estómago. Resultados. El extracto de H. perforatum+indometacina 50/25 aumentó la actividad de SOD y el nivel de GSH y disminuyó los niveles de MDA en la úlcera gástrica inducida por indometacina. Sin embargo, el índice de úlcera fue significativamente menor solo en el grupo que recibió el extracto de H. perforatum. Conclusiones. Este estudio indica que el extracto de H. perforatum puede tener como potencial agente alternativo en el tratamiento de la úlcera gástrica inducida por indometacina.

Background: Two of the main complications of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) are anastomoses dehiscence and marginal ulcerations, although the association between the two is considered rare. Aim: To report a case of degastrectomy without vagotomy performed in our Service due to a perforated gastric stump ulcer and complete dehiscence of the anastomosis after RYGB. Case Report: This is a patient treated at the Emergency Department of the General Surgery and Digestive System of Santa Casa de Sorocaba - SP. The patient had undergone an RYGB and, six months after the surgery, his gastric stump presented a perforating ulcer, and his anastomosis had a complete dehiscence. The resolution was based on performing a degastrectomy without vagotomy. After the procedure, the patient recovered well and was discharged seven days after the surgery. Ultrasonography and computed tomography were essential for the diagnosis of the complication. Conclusion: Degastrectomy is a highly efficient surgical option for perforating gastric stump ulceration with anastomotic dehiscence, and should be performed urgently for the best prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presentado en sesión de 5 de noviembre de 1952

Las úlceras gástricas se definen como la pérdida de continuidad de la mucosa gástrica. Se originan principalmente por desequilibrio entre factores injuriantes y de protección del estómago. Generalmente se manifiestan con signos como pérdida de peso, cólico, bruxismo e inapetencia, conllevando al bajo rendimiento del animal y pérdidas económicas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y factores de riesgo para la presentación de SUGE en CCC del Valle de Aburra. Se realizó gastroscopia a 100 animales de diferentes pesebreras, entre dos y 25 años de edad; cada estómago se caracterizó macro y microscópicamente. Las lesiones macroscópicas se valoraron de acuerdo con el grado de lesión según el Equine Gastric Ulcer Council, y la clasificación microscopica se basó en una adaptación hecha por patrones de descripción de lesiones más utilizados como: The sidney system y Equine gastritis grading system (EGGS). Para el análisis de los resultados, se tuvieron en cuenta variables como la intensidad del ejercicio, alojamiento, tipo y frecuencia de alimentación, transporte y frecuencia del mismo. El 65% de los equinos evaluados presentaron lesiones compatibles con SUGE. Macroscópicamente el grado 2 de severidad fue el más común (38%), con mayor presentación en la región aglandular. Microscópicamente el edema en la región fundica y pilórica fue la lesión más frecuente (35,2% y 30,7%, respectivamente). Los principales factores de riesgo asociados a la presentación de las lesiones fueron el transporte de los animales y la intensidad del ejercicio.

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Presentado en la sesión del 26 de Mayo de 1932

Presentado en la sesión del 11 de Mayo de 1932

Presentado en la sesión del 11 de Mayo de 1932

Due to their similarity to humans, studies regarding gastric ulcers in pigs have become of great interest. It is known that Helicobacter spp. is related to the occurrence of these ulcers, as they possess a high prevalence in pigs. This study aimed to associate gastric lesions findings naturally occurring in minipigs related to or not related to the presence of Helicobacter spp., through the ultra-rapid urease test and immunohistochemical analysis, reaffirming the disease in swine as a natural biomedical model for human cases. For this, samples of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded gastric tissues from 40 minipigs were obtained at the Laboratório de Morfologia e Patologia Animal (LMPA) in the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense (UENF). Regarding the ultra-rapid urease test, no animal was positive in all regions. However, 18 were positive in at least one: six (15%) were positive in the aglandular region, eight (20%) in the antrum region, 13 (32.5%) in the region of the cardiac gland, and one (2.5%) in the region of the fundic gland. Regarding immunohistochemical analysis, only one animal was positive in all regions, and 32 animals were positive in at least one: four (10%) were positive in the aglandular region, 10 (25%) in the antrum region, 23 (57.5%) in the region of the cardiac gland, and three (7.5%) in the region of the fundic gland. The gastric lesion findings showed a close relationship with Helicobacter spp., enriching the laboratory animal pathologies list. The immunostaining of the bacteria not associated with gastric lesions in certain regions demonstrated the saprophytic and opportunisitic nature of Helicobacter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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La infección por Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), es la infección bacteriana crónica más frecuente de la raza humana, afecta al 50 % de la población mundial y, por lo menos, al 80 % de la población colombiana. Esta bacteria es reconocida desde hace más de 15 años como un carcinógeno tipo I. De acuerdo con las indicaciones del Consenso de “Maastricht V” esta infección debe ser buscada y tratada en los pacientes con úlcera péptica activa, Linfoma MALT (por sus siglas en inglés, mucosa associated lymphoid tissue), cáncer gástrico temprano, púrpura que presenten síntomas dispépticos crónicos y usuarios crónicos de AINES. Debido al papel que tiene en la fisiopatología del cáncer gástrico, nace la iniciativa de realizar una búsqueda activa del H. pylori y erradicarlo en todas las personas, incluyendo aquellas asintomáticas en países con alta incidencia de esta neoplasia. Existen diversas publicaciones alrededor del mundo que así lo sugieren, mostrando resultados con impacto positivo en el curso y progresión de la enfermedad, sobre todo en las etapas más tempranas de la infección. Sin embargo, otros autores resaltan la creciente problemática de la resistencia bacteriana, y demuestran que el peso estadístico y los diferentes análisis de los estudios disponibles en la actualidad tienen poca validez para dar una recomendación extendida al paciente asintomático. Se cuestiona que tal vez, estamos utilizando las estrategias inadecuadas para manejar una situación de salud pública, ya que estamos enfocados en impactar a cada individuo con terapias antibióticas complejas, en vez de a la población en general con políticas de salud pública.

Introducción. Por lo general, se ha descrito que la localización duodenal de la úlcera es más frecuente que la localización gástrica; sin embargo, en áreas con alta incidencia de cáncer gástrico la úlcera péptica parece tener una distribución anatómica distinta, existiendo predominio de la localización gástrica. Objetivo. Realizar una revisión narrativa de la literatura acerca de la distribución anatómica de la úlcera péptica en áreas con alta y baja incidencia de cáncer gástrico. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda estructurada de la literatura en las bases de datos ProQuest, EBSCO, ScienceDirect, PubMed, LILACS, Embase, Trip, SciELO y Cochrane Library con los términos “Peptic ulcer” AND “stomach neoplasm”; la búsqueda se hizo en inglés con sus equivalentes en español y se limitó a estudios observacionales, cohortes y casos y controles. Resultados. Se encontraron alrededor de 50 artículos con información relevante para la presente revisión. Conclusión. La literatura disponible sugiere que la úlcera péptica predomina en áreas donde el cáncer gástrico tiene alta incidencia, mientras que en zonas donde la incidencia de la neoplasia es baja predomina la localización duodenal.

Solanum nigrum (SLN), commonly known as African nightshade, is used as a vegetable as well as in the management and treatment of various ailments including gastric ulcers. We analyzed, both grossly and microscopically using H&E, Masson's trichrome and PSA staining methods, the protective effects of aqueous leaf extracts of three Kenyan SLN genotypes namely S. scabrum (SSB), S. sarrachoides (SSR) and S. villosum (SVL) on ethanol-induced gastric lesions in rats. There was evidence of gastro-protection by all the three genotypes with the SSB showing the highest ulcer inhibition score (76.37 %) followed by SSR (72.51 %) and SVL (63.30 %). SLN-pretreated rats showed less areas of gastric mucosal surface erosion. Additionally in the pretreated animals, the depth of the ulcers were markedly reduced, reaching only the gastric pit region except in those treated with SVL where the ulcers penetrated slightly more deeply to affect the gastric glands. Compared with controls, the mean microscopic ulcer index decreased 5.07, 3.55 and 2.37-fold in rats pretreated with SSB, SSR and SVL extracts respectively. Results of this work show extracts of the three SLN genotypes to have antiulcerogenic potential but at varied strengths, thus confirming earlier reports that phytoconstituents and hence the efficacy of a medicinal plant may be influenced by genetic factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Las úlceras gástricas se definen como la pérdida de continuidad de la mucosa gástrica. Se originan principalmente por desequilibrio entre factores injuriantes y de protección del estómago. Generalmente se manifiestan con signos como pérdida de peso, cólico, bruxismo e inapetencia, conllevando al bajo rendimiento del animal y pérdidas económicas. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la prevalencia y factores de riesgo para la presentación de SUGE en CCC del Valle de Aburra. Se realizó gastroscopia a 100 animales de diferentes pesebreras, entre dos y 25 años de edad; cada estómago se caracterizó macro y microscópicamente. Las lesiones macroscópicas se valoraron de acuerdo con el grado de lesión según el Equine Gastric Ulcer Council, y la clasificación microscopica se basó en una adaptación hecha por patrones de descripción de lesiones más utilizados como: The sidney system y Equine gastritis grading system (EGGS). Para el análisis de los resultados, se tuvieron en cuenta variables como la intensidad del ejercicio, alojamiento, tipo y frecuencia de alimentación, transporte y frecuencia del mismo. El 65% de los equinos evaluados presentaron lesiones compatibles con SUGE. Macroscópicamente el grado 2 de severidad fue el más común (38%), con mayor presentación en la región aglandular. Microscópicamente el edema en la región fundica y pilórica fue la lesión más frecuente (35,2% y 30,7%, respectivamente). Los principales factores de riesgo asociados a la presentación de las lesiones fueron el transporte de los animales y la intensidad del ejercicio. Gastric ulcers are defined as the loss of continuity of the gastric mucosal. They are mainly caused by an imbalance between harmful and protective factors of the stomach. It generally manifests itself with signs such as weight loss, colic, bruxism and inappetence, which can lead to low performance and economic losses. The objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for the presentation of SUGE in CCC of the Valle del Aburra. Gastroscopy was made to 100 animals from different stables, between two and 25 years of age; each stomach characterized, macro and microscopically. Lesions are evaluate depending on the degree of injury to the "Equine Gastric Ulcer Council". Microscopic lesions classification was based on an adaptation by patterns most commonly used description of injuries such as: the Sidney System and the equine gastritis grading system (EGGS). For the analysis of the results, variables such as exercise intensity, accommodation, type and frequency of feeding, transportation and its frequency were taken into account. 65% of the equines evaluated presented SUGEcompatible lesions, of which the most common degree of severity macroscopically was grade 2 (38%), with grater presentation in the non-glandular region. Microscopically, edema in the fundic and pyloric region was the most frequent (35.2% and 30.7%, respectively). The main risk factors associated with the presentation of the lesions were the transport of the animals and the intensity of the exercise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to relate the anatomopathological findings of naturally occurring subclinical gastric lesions in piglets, with or without Helicobacter spp. through immunohistochemistry. Forty-eight piglets of commercial genetic lineage were used. The animals were acquired in a commercial farm, with an average weight of 34 kg and an average age of 79 days, and after slaughter, their stomachs were collected and evaluated. Samples from the glandular and aglandular anatomical regions were evaluated. Macroscopically, 34 (70.83%) samples had lesions on aglandular region, while 14 (29.17%) nothing had. Of the injured stomachs, 14 were classified as grade 1, six as grade 2 and 14 as grade 3. Microscopically, 44 samples (91.66%) showed parakeratosis. Of these, 22 showed a discreet manner, 20 moderate and two severe. In the glandular region, in 41 (85.4%) samples there was a change in at least one of the three regions, and only seven animals (14.6%) showed no change in any of the three. Fourteen samples showed increased muciparous activity, two showed erosion and five hyperemia. The lesions were higher in antral regions and cardic, followed the fundus. In relation to immunohistochemistry, 21(43.8%) samples were negative in all areas, 24 (50%) were positive in at least one, and none were positive in all. The anatomopathological findings showed a statistical relationship with the bacteria, and its immunostaining, not associated with gastric lesions in certain regions, demonstrates its saprophytic and opportunistic character. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presentado en sesión de 24 de junio de 1953

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Objectives To review some aspects of the etiopathogenesis of peptic ulcerous disease especially on the basis of studies on its correlation with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). Methods A search was made in the data bases MEDLINE, LILACS and PubMed, and in Brazilian and foreign books, referring to the incidence and prevalence of infection by H. pylori and of peptic ulcerous disease in various populations of different countries. Results It was observed that the prevalence of H. pylori infection is similar in individuals with peptic ulcerous disease and the general population. There are differences between countries with respect to the prevalence of infection and of gastric or duodenal peptic ulcers. In many countries the prevalence of infection by H. pylori shows stability while the prevalence of peptic ulcerous disease is declining. The prevalence of peptic ulcerous disease without H. pylori infection varies between 20% and 56% in occidental countries. Discussion The observations might be suggestive of H. pylori being only one more factor to be summed together with other aggressive components in the genesis of peptic ulcerous disease. We would therewith be returning to the classic concept that peptic gastric and duodenal ulcers have multifactorial etiology and would result from imbalance between aggressive and defensive factors. The focus of studies should be enriched with the identification of the defensive factors and of other aggressive factors besides the well known H. pylori and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, since these two aggressors do not exhaust the full causal spectrum.

Objective: To know the seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among an adult population of Lima, Peru 2017. Materials and methods: Descriptive, prospective, cross-sectional study. Population of volunteers older than 18 years, of both sexes, with or without general gastrointestinal discomfort. A screening campaign was carried out in the districts of Magdalena and Chorrillos in the city of Lima, Peru, in January 2017. For the diagnosis, CTK Biotech’s OnSite H. pylori Ab Combo Rapid Test CE was used. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

CONTEXT: The cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitata) is an herbaceous and leafy plant which belongs to the Brassicaceae family, native to coastal southern and Western Europe. Used in cooking for its nutritional value also has known anti-inflammatory activity. OBJECTIVE We studied the antiulcerogenic activity of aqueous extract of Brassica oleracea var. capitata (AEB) in order to validate ethnobotanical claims regarding the plant use in the gastric disorders. METHOD: Acute gastric ulcers were induced in rats by the oral administration of acetylsalicylic acid. The gastroprotective potential of the AEB (0.250, 0.500 and 1.000 mg.kg-1/body weight) was compared with omeprazole (20 mg.kg-1/body weight). RESULTS: The stomach analysis indicated that treatment with AEB inhibited the gastric damage. The gastroprotective activity as evidenced by its significant inhibition in the formation of ulcers induced by chemical agent with a maximum of 99.44% curation (250 mg.kg-1 body weight) in acetylsalicylic acid-induced ulcers. CONCLUSIONS: The AEB demonstrated good antiulcerogenic activities which justify the inclusion of this plant in the management of gastric disorders. Further experiments are underway to determine which antiulcer mechanisms involved in gastroprotection.

CONTEXT: Causal factors of gastrojejunal ulcers after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass include peptic acid secretion from the gastric pouch. Esomeprazole is a potent inhibitor of acid secretion. OBJECTIVE: To assess the occurrence of dyspepsia and gastrojejunal ulcers within the first 2 months after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass during the use of esomeprazole. METHODS: One hundred eighteen morbid obese subjects were submitted to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Preoperative upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy was negative for H. pylori. All subjects received esomeprazole for 60 days after surgery. RESULTS: Two weeks after surgery only 13 mild symptoms were reported. After 2 months, 17 also moderate complaints were registered. Endoscopy around the 60th day showed esophagitis in 10 (8.5%), hiatal hernia in 2 (1.7%), foreign body in the anastomotic line in 12 (10.2%) and gastrojejunal ulcers was observed in 9 (7.6%) subjects, 2 of which had a suture material or metallic staple granuloma in the gastrojejunostomy. Ten subjects took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at least once during study, but none of them developed ulcer. None of the subjects with ulcer had dyspeptic symptoms. CONCLUSION: The incidence of ulcer in the gastrojejunal anastomosis within the first 2 months following Rouxen-Y gastric bypass under proton pump inhibitors is considerable. It was not related to the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, highlighting the possibility of ischemia and foreign body as causal factors. The ulcers were asymptomatic, and all post-surgical dyspeptic symptoms were moderate in severity.CONTEXTO: Sintomas dispépticos são comuns após derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux. Podem decorrer de úlceras de boca anastomótica, cujos possíveis fatores causais incluem a secreção cloridropéptica da bolsa gástrica, isquemia, efeito de corpo estranho dos materiais de sutura e uso de antiinflamatórios não-esteróides. O esomeprazol é um redutor potente da secreção ácida, capaz de diminuir sintomas pépticos e evitar lesões mucosas, mesmo em pacientes usuários de antiinflamatórios não-esteróides. OBJETIVOS: Estudo prospectivo não-randomizado procura avaliar a ocorrência de dispepsia e úlceras perianastomóticas nos 2 primeiros meses após derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux. MÉTODOS: Cento e dezoito obesos mórbidos foram operados em quatro centros de cirurgia bariátrica pela técnica de derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux por laparotomia ou laparoscopia. À endoscopia digestiva alta, H. pylori estava ausente. Todos os operados tomaram 20 mg de esomeprazol por dia do 3º ao 60º pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Entre o 10º e o 15º dia, nenhum paciente referiu epigastralgia ou pirose, um referiu vômitos moderados, quatro dor abdominal e oito náuseas. Entre o 55º e o 65º dia, três referiram epigastralgia leve, seis vômitos, um dor abdominal, dois náuseas e seis pirose. O exame endoscópico neste período revelou esofagite em 10 pacientes (8,5%), hérnia hiatal em 2 (1,7%) e corpo estranho nas linhas de sutura em 12 (10,2%). Em nove pacientes (7,6%) encontrou-se úlcera de boca anastomótica ou adjacente a ela, em dois incluindo granuloma de fio de sutura ou de grampo metálico. Dez pacientes utilizaram alguma vez antiinflamatórios não-esteróides nos 2 meses de estudo, nenhum deles apresentando úlcera. CONCLUSÕES: A ocorrência de úlcera de boca anastomótica 2 meses após derivação gástrica em Y-de-Roux, é considerável, mesmo em uso de esomeprazol. Não houve relação com ingestão de antiinflamatórios não-esteróides, o que realça as possibilidades dos fatores isquemia e corpo estranho na gênese das lesões.

Background: Endoscopic follow up of gastric ulcers until healing has a great important due to the possibility of a new proliferation. The commonest chronic infection worldwide is caused by Helicobacter pylori and it is associated to gastro duodenal diseases. Objective: To determine the endoscopic-biopsic follow up and to set the frequency of infection due to Helicobacter pylori in those patients who suffer from gastric ulcers. Methods: observational, descriptive and prospective study carried out at the University Hospital “Arnaldo Milián Castro”. It included 96 gastric ulcer sufferers diagnosed endoscopically and who fulfilled with the selection criteria. Endoscopy and biopsy of the gastric mucosa was done for the histological study of the gastric ulcers and for the diagnosis of infection due to Helicobacter pylori through hematoxiline-eosine and giemsa stains respectively. Results: 89 patients (92,7 %) healed their ulcers in the first three months of follow up and 5 patients underwent a histological diagnosis of malignant ulcers (5,2 %). Surgery was done on the two patients whose ulcers did not heal. (2,1 %). 67,7 % had been infected with the bacteria. There was a greater frequency of patients infected with Helicobacter pylori, either with benign or malignant ulcus (93,8 % y 6,2 %) respectively. Conclusions: the follow up of benign ulcers was good , almost all of them healed in a three-month follow up. 5 patients suffered from malignant ulcers, being 2 of them diagnosed in their second endoscopy. More than half of the patients were infected with Helicobacter pylori.

Background: Nowadays, infection due to Helicobacter Pylori is recognized as a medical problem worldwide. It causes chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, lymphatic proliferative disorders and it is a risk factor for gastric cancer. Objective: To characterize Helicobacter Pylori infection in patients with gastric ulcer and to relate this infection to gastric histological diagnoses. Methods: An observational, descriptive, correlational retrospective study in patients with gastric ulcers at the Dr.Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Hospital was carried out from January 2005 to December 2007. Endoscopy and mucous gastric biopsy were performed for the histological and diagnostic study of the infection due to Helicobacter Pylori by means of the hematoxiline-eosine and giemsa stain respectively. The sample was composed by 137 patients. Results: the frequency of infection due to Helicobacter pylori was 59,1 % prevailing in the age groups 51-60 years old (34,6 %) and 61-70 yearsold. (30,8 %). The highest frequency of malignant ulcers were located at the antral region (85,7 %) with predominance of Helicobacter Pylori (80 %). There was a 95 % reliability between the relationship of Helicobacter Pylori and the histological diagnoses. The patients under the diagnosis of Helicobacter Pylori showed a greater probability to present cancer (OR 4,32 IC: 0,58-39,44) and worsened chronic gastritis (OR 2,59 IC: 0,61-11,30). Chronic gastritis did not constitute a risk factor for acute gastritis(OR 0,86 IC: 0,09-7,08). Conclusions: The probability of suffering from gastric cancer, chronic gastritis and worsened chronic gastritis was greater in all those patients who presented with Helicobacter pylori infection but in this study Helicobacter pylori did not constitute a risk factor for acute gastritis

Estudou-se a região de transição esôfago-gástrica dos eqüinos, pois diversos fatores distintos podem causar lesões nessa região ou, ainda, na região aglandular do estômago destes animais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar se diferentes tipos de manejo físico e alimentar determinam alterações na estrutura macroscópica da região de transição esôfago-gástrica de eqüinos. Foram utilizados 15 conjuntos, compreendendo a região de transição esôfago-gástrica de eqüinos adultos, com raça, sexo e idade não identificados, divididos em três grupos de acordo com a dieta e atividade física desenvolvida: Grupo I, cinco conjuntos de eqüinos em treinamento intensivo e alimentados à base de concentrado, principalmente; Grupo II, cinco conjuntos de eqüinos que não desempenhavam atividade física intensa e eram alimentados à base de concentrado, principalmente; e o Grupo III, com cinco conjuntos de eqüinos mantidos a pasto, que não desempenhavam atividade física intensa. Os resultados mostraram que a coloração da mucosa variou entre os grupos, bem como a espessura da parede da região de transição. Verificou-se a presença de úlceras gástricas em todos os grupos estudados; no entanto, a maior incidência foi identificada na transição esôfago-gástrica dos eqüinos do Grupo II. Concluiu-se que não foi possível efetuar nenhuma correlação entre a dieta e atividade física com as alterações macroscópicas, ou seja, a presença de úlceras na parede da região de transição esôfago-gástrica dos eqüinos avaliados.

Objetivos: Demostrar el efecto gastroprotector del aceite de Copaifera officinalis usando indometacina y ligadura de píloro en ratas. Diseño: Estudio preclínico. Lugar: Facultades de Medicina, de Farmacia y Bioquímica. Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima, Perú. Material biológico: Ratas y aceite de copaiba. Intervenciones: Se colectó el aceite de copaiba en Ucayali, Pucallpa. La citoproteccción fue evaluada con indometacina, considerando un grupo control normal, indometacina, grupos de aceite de copaiba y omeprazol. Las lesiones de la mucosa gástrica fueron calificadas como las compatibles con necrosis local (tejido no viable), hiperemia, enrojecimiento presente y hemorragia, empleando la escala de puntaje observacional; y la úlcera, según la escala de Macallister modificado. El ensayo de antisecreción fue realizado por el modelo de ligadura del píloro, en el que 24 ratas albinas fueron divididas al azar en 3 grupos; un control, otro de aceite de copaiba 40mg/kg y un tercero de omeprazol 10 mg/kg. Después de 4 horas de ligazón, fueron sacrificados, extrayéndose los estómagos; con mucho cuidado se midió el volumen y se determinó el pH de la secreción gástrica, por potenciometría. Se realizó evaluación histopatológica según Devi. Principales medidas de resultados: Lesiones ulcerosas. Resultados: Los resultados indicaron 100% de efecto citoprotector con el aceite de copaiba y de 97,8% para el omeprazol (p

A relação entre Helicobacter spp. e a presença de alterações histológicas na pars esophagea de suínos foi avaliada em 67 estômagos de animais em idade de abate. Para a identificação das helicobactérias, utilizou-se a técnica da PCR com primers específicos para o gênero Helicobacter. As alterações histológicas foram identificadas e classificadas como ulceração, erosão, degeneração epitelial, alongamento de papilas, hiperplasia, paraqueratose, intensidade do infiltrado inflamatório e aumento do número de folículos linfoides. As alterações mais frequentemente encontradas na pars esophagea foram a degeneração epitelial e o alongamento de papilas, observadas em 83,5% (n=56) das amostras analisadas. Em 77,5% (n=52) das amostras, observou-se paraqueratose e em 61,1% (n=41) hiperplasia epitelial. Quarenta e sete (70,1%) foram positivas na PCR para Helicobacter spp. Nessas amostras a erosão foi a lesão mais observada (40,2%), seguida de ulceração da mucosa (11,9%). Em 58,2% das amostras positivas na PCR, não foram observadas ulcerações de mucosa. Observou-se associação significativa (P=0,003) entre a presença de Helicobacter spp. e a degeneração epitelial da pars esophagea de suínos em idade de abate.The association between histological findings of gastric mucosa in pigs at slaughtering age and the presence of Helicobacter spp., identified by PCR, assay was investigated. Stomachs from 67 pigs were examined. Histological changes of pars esophagea were identified and classified as gastric ulcers, erosion, degeneration, distortion of papils, hyperplasia, paraqueratosis, and number of lymphoid follicles. Microscopic analysis revealed the most frequent alteration: 83.5% (n= 56) stomachs with epithelial degeneration and distortion of papils. Paraqueratosis of pars esophagea was observed in 77.5% (n=52) of the samples and epithelial hyperplasia in 61% (n=41). Forty-seven (70.1%) pigs were positive to Helycobacter spp. by PCR. Erosion of pars esophagea and ulceration were the most frequent findings in Helicobacter spp. PCR-positive pigs, occurring, respectively, in 40.2% and 11.9%. The frequency of animals without ulceration and Helicobacter spp. PCR-positive was 58.2%. It was observed a significant association (P=0.003) between Helicobacter spp. and epithelial degeneration of gastric mucosa in pigs at slaughtering age.

Objetivo: Identificar los metabolitos secundarios presentes en el extracto hojas de Bixa orellana, evaluar el grado de protección del extracto frente a la injuria con etanol y estudio histopatológico de la región glandular del estómago. Diseño: Estudio prospectivo experimental. Institución: Centro de Investigación de Bioquímica y Nutrición Alberto Guzmán Barrón, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Material biológico: Extracto de hojas de Bixa orellana y ratas albinas machos adultos. Intervenciones: Se analizó los metabolitos secundarios del extracto, mediante los reactivos específicos. Para la evaluación del efecto antiulceroso, se aplicó la técnica propuesta por Robert 1979, a dosis de extracto de 200 y 400 mg/kg. Se provocó la injuria con alcohol al 96%. La evaluación macroscópica fue mediante la escala de Marhuenda. Los tejidos fueron conservados en formol al 10%, para su estudio histopatológico por tinción hematoxilina-eosina. Principales medidas de resultados: Inhibición de las lesiones gástricas. Resultados: El extracto hidroalcohólico de hojas de Bixa orellana tiene compuestos fenólicos, tales como flavonoides y taninos, terpenos y alcaloides. El tratamiento con el extracto produjo una inhibición de las lesiones gástricas en 21,7% y 28,3%, respectivamente (p

Objetivos: Primario: valorar la necesidad de una segunda endoscopia con estudio anatomopatológico para confirmar la curación de todas las úlceras gástricas diagnosticadas previamente mediante endoscopia, en una población de riesgo intermedio de cáncer gástrico. Secundario: correlacionar el juicio diagnóstico del endoscopista y el diagnóstico anatomopatológico. Pacientes y métodos: análisis prospectivo de todos los pacientes diagnosticados de úlcera gástrica mediante endoscopia en el Hospital General de Ciudad Real durante tres años. Se recogieron datos demográficos, clínicos, endoscópicos y anatomopatológicos de la primera y sucesivas endoscopias. Se tomaron al menos seis muestras de biopsia del nicho y se valoró la presencia de H. pylori. Resultados: se incluyeron 302 pacientes. Se diagnosticó infección por H. pylori en 173 (57%) y se documentó la toma de AINE en 113 (37%). El valor predictivo positivo y negativo para malignidad del diagnóstico endoscópico atendiendo a los pliegues, fondo y bordes del nicho fue de 34 y 97%, respectivamente. La segunda endoscopia sólo diagnosticó un paciente. Al final del seguimiento, el diagnóstico etiológico fue de 276 casos de úlcera péptica, 1 de úlcera por enfermedad de Crohn y 25 de úlcera neo-plásica (21 adenocarcinomas, 4 linfomas). Conclusiones: en una población de riesgo intermedio de cáncer gástrico, no está indicada la realización sistemática de una segunda endoscopia en pacientes con úlcera gástrica en los que la visión endoscópica y la biopsia del nicho no indican malignidad.Objectives: Primary: to assess the necessity of a second endoscopy with a pathology study to confirm the healing of all gastric ulcers previously diagnosed through endoscopy in a population at intermediate risk for gastric cancer. Secondary: to assess correlation between endoscopic findings and pathology diagnosis. Patients and methods: a prospective analysis of patients diagnosed with gastric ulcer through endoscopy at Hospital General de Ciudad Real (Spain) over three years. We collected demographic, clinical, endoscopic, and pathological data for the first and subsequent endoscopies. We collected at least six biopsies obtained from ulcer margins, and assessed H. pylori infection. Results: Three hundred and two patients were included in this study. H. pylori infection was diagnosed in 173 (57%), and 113 (37%) patients had used NSAIDs. The positive and negative predictive value for malignancy of endoscopic diagnosis regarding ulcer fold, base, and margins were 34 and 97%, respectively. Only one patient was diagnosed with a tumor during the second endoscopy. At the end of follow-up, the etiology of the ulcer was considered as peptic in 276 patients; Crohn's disease-related in one, and neoplastic in 25 patients (21 adenocarcinomas, 4 lymphomas). Conclusions: in an intermediate-risk population for gastric cancer a second endoscopy is not justified for gastric ulcer patients when endoscopy and biopsy results do not suggest malignancy.

Los porcinos desarrollan de manera natural y frecuente úlceras gastroesofágicas (UGE) y son colonizados por Helicobacter spp. Dado que en los humanos se demostró la asociación de estos microorganismos con gastritis, úlcera gástrica y adenocarcinoma gástrico, el objetivo de esta investigación fue determinar la asociación entre la úlcera gastroesofágica porcina (UGP) y la colonización por Helicobacter spp en cerdos de Antioquia. Para ello se evaluaron microscópicamente 30 estómagos que presentaron UGE y 30 sin ulceración. El análisis de los resultados se efectuó con un nivel de confiabilidad del 95% mediante la prueba de Chi cuadrado. En este estudio se determinó asociación entre la infección natural con Helicobacter spp. y la presentación de UGP, adicionalmente se discute sobre el potencial zoonótico de estos microorganismos en el departamento de Antioquia.Os suínos desenvolvem de forma natural e freqüente úlceras gastresofágicas (UGE) e são colonizados por Helicobacter spp. O fato que em humanos têm-se encontrado associação destes microorganismos com gastrite, úlceras gástricas e denocarcinoma gástrico. O objetivo desta pesquisa foi determinar a associação entre a úlcera gastresofágica Porcina (UGP) e a colonização por Helicobacter spp en suínos da Antioquia. Para isso foram avaliados microscopicamente 30 estômagos que apresentaram UGE e 30 sem ulceração. A analises estatística teve um nível de confiabilidade de 95%, mediante o teste Chi quadrado. Neste estudo foi determinada a associação entre a infecção natural com Helicobacter spp. E a presencia de UGP. Adicionalmente neste documento, visualiza-se o potencial de zoonoses destes microorganismos na Antioquia-ColômbiaThe pigs develop frequently gastroesophagiculcers (GU) and have been colonized by Helicobacter spp. Asin the human has been communicated the association of these microorganisms with gastritis, gastriculcerand gastric adenocarcinoma, the aim of this investigation was determine the association between the pig gastroesophagic ulcer (GU) and the colonization by Helicobacter spp in Antioquia. We evaluated microscopically 30 stomachs that displayed GU and 30 with outulcer. Analysis of the results was made with alevelo freliability of 95% using the Chi square test. In this study, we show association between the natural infection with Helicobacter spp. and the UG disease, additionally we discuss about the zoonotic potential of these microorganisms in Antioquia.

BACKGROUND: The surgical treatment for perforated peptic ulcer is still a matter of discussion. The surgeons, for many years, made their options between acid-reducing procedures with some morbi-mortality and simpler procedures like closure of the perforation. But, in these cases, were faced with a high chance of ulcer relapse. Since the proved link between peptic ulcer and gastroduodenal infection caused by H. pylori, a recommendation for a change in their attitudes going back to simpler procedures with eradication of the bacteria was done. AIM: To analyse ulcer recurrence in patients treated with the same surgical procedure but belonging to two different groups: positive and negative to H. pilori. METHODS: A total of 144 patients were treated with simple closure of their perforated pre-pyloric, pyloric and duodenal ulcers. Thirty days after operation they were submitted to upper endoscopy and tested for the bacteria by urease and histopathological exams and divided into two groups according to the results of the tests: positive and negative. The positive ones were eradicated and, together with the negative group, were followed through six months interval endoscopies and detection tests looking for ulcer relapses and reinfection in the eradicated group. The positive group consisted of 25 patients, with two patients considered non eradicable according to the treatment protocol. They were followed for an average period of 38,21 months. RESULTS: Relapse was detected in four patients (17,39%), half of them (8,69%) were reinfected. The negative group consisted of 26 patients, with a median follow-up of 38,28 months and eight (30,76%) relapses were detected. There was no statistical significant difference due probably to the high dropout of patients. CONCLUSION: Simple suture with H. pilori eradication is the gold standard for the positive group, leaving the question of acid-reducing procedures open for the negative ones.RACIONAL: O tratamento cirúrgico da úlcera péptica perfurada é assunto discutível. Os cirurgiões, por muitos anos, fizeram suas opções entre procedimentos de redução ácida, somente fechamento da perfuração - porém com maior chance de recidiva ulcerosa. Desde a comprovada vinculação da úlcera péptica e suas complicações à infecção gastroduodenal causada pelo Helicobacter pylori, houve recomendação para mudança na atitude dos cirurgiões na volta à operação mais simples com erradicação da bactéria. OBJETIVO: Analisar a recidiva ulcerosa em pacientes com úlcera perfurada H. pylori positiva que foram submetidos à simples sutura da lesão e omentopexia com erradicação da bactéria e compará-la com H. pylori negativo submetido ao mesmo tratamento cirúrgico. MÉTODOS: Cento e quatorze pacientes com úlceras pré-pilóricas, pilóricas e duodenais perfuradas foram atendidos com fechamento simples. Trinta dias após a operação submeteram-se à endoscopia digestiva alta com biópsias para testes da urease e histopatológicos. Foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com o resultado dos testes: positivo e negativo.Os positivos foram erradicados e, junto com o grupo negativo, foram seguidos com endoscopias semestrais e testes de detecção para H. pylori procurando por recidiva ulcerosa e reinfecção no grupo erradicado. RESULTADOS: O grupo positivo foi formado por 25 pacientes, dos quais dois foram considerados não erradicáveis segundo os critérios do protocolo. Os demais foram seguidos por período médio de 38,21 meses e detectadas recidivas em quatro pacientes (17,39%), metade deles (8,69%) foram reinfectados. O grupo negativo foi formado por 26 pacientes, seguido por período médio de 38,28 meses e oito (30,76%) apresentaram recidiva ulcerosa. Não foi evidenciada diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos. CONCLUSÃO: Em relação à recidiva ulcerosa, o fechamento simples seguido de erradicação da bactéria é o procedimento padrão para o grupo positivo; deixa-se em aberto a questão dos procedimentos ácido-redutores para o grupo negativo.

Samples of gastric lymph nodes and the stomachs from 24 pigs selected from herds affected by postweaning multisystemic wasting syndrome (PMWS) and sudden death associated with gastric ulcers were studied. Pigs were selected on the basis of unthriftiness, decreased feed intake, and wasting. The stomachs were opened, inverted, and classified into 0-3 score according the severity of the gross lesions present in pars oesophagica (non-glandulargastric mucosa). Selected samples were processed for paraffin embedding and stained with hematoxylin and eosin. Immunohistochemistry using anti-PCV2 (porcine circovírus type 2) antibody, anti-Helicobacter pylori antibody and a wide-spectrum anti-cytokeratin antibody was performed. Gross changes in pars oesophagea were classified according to the severity of lesions as score 3, 2, and 1 in 8, 6, 5 stomachs respectivelly. Microscopically, hyperplastic lymphoid follicles, lymphohistiocytic inflammatory infiltrates and focci of necrosis in the gastric mucosa were common findings. Large amounts of PCV2 antigen were observed in the cytoplasm and nuclei from intralesional cells and debris from the gastric glandular mucosal zone; however, in the fundus, anti-PCV2 immunostaining was restricted to the surface mucosal cells and foveolar compartment. All gastric lymph nodes were positive for PCV2 antigen. Anti-H. pylori immunostaining was seen in eleven cases, mainly in the antrum, on the mucosal surface and foveolar compartment. The association of the anti-PCV2 immunostaining with the glandular mucus-producing cells suggests a role for PCV2 as an additional factor for the swine ulcer development.Amostras de linfonodos gástricos e os estômagos de 24 leitões selecionados de rebanhos afetados pela síndrome multissistêmica do definhamento suíno e mortes súbitas por úlceras gástricas foram estudados. Os animais foram seleciona dos por baixa performance, baixo consumo de alimento e desnutrição. Os estômagos foram abertos, invertidos e classificados, conforme a severidade das lesões presentes na pars oesophagica (porção não-glandular da mucosa gástrica). Amostras selecionadas foram processadas por método histológico convencional para coloração de hematoxilina-eosina. Testes imuno-histoquímicos utilizando anticorpos anti-PCV2 (circovírus suíno tipo 2), anti-Helicobacter pylori e anticitoqueratina de largo espectro foram feitos. As alterações macroscópicas na pars oesophagica foram classificadas como de escore 3, 2 e 1 respectivamente em 8, 6 e 5 estômagos. Microscopicamente, foram notados folículos linfóides hiperplásicos, infiltrados linfohistiocitários e focos de necrose na mucosa gástrica. Grandes quantidades de antígeno do PCV2 foram observadas no citoplasma, núcleo e restos necróticos de células intralesionais das glândulas gástricas nas regiões do antro e cárdia; entretanto, na região do fundo, a marcação anti-PCV2 foi restrita às células da superfície mucosa e fossetas gástricas. Todos os linfonodos gástricos foram positivos para PCV2. Coloração anti-H. pylori foi identificada em 11 casos, principalmente, na superfície mucosa e fossetas gástricas no antro. A associação de antígenos PCV2 com células produtoras de muco lesadas na zona glandular gástrica sugere o envolvimento de PCV2 como um fator adicional para o desenvolvimento da úlcera gástrica suína.