The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Apr 1995
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialGastrointestinal blood loss with low dose (325 mg) plain and enteric-coated aspirin administration.
The purpose of this study was to assess gastrointestinal blood loss with low dose (325 mg) plain and enteric-coated aspirin. ⋯ During acute and chronic ingestion, plain aspirin at a dose of 325 mg/day significantly increased gastrointestinal blood loss when compared to control or enteric-coated aspirin values, although enteric-coated aspirin values were also significantly increased compared to control. Gastric adaptation does not decrease blood loss with low dose aspirin consumption.
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Apr 1995
Review Case ReportsLarge bloody ascites in association with pelvic endometriosis: case report and literature review.
Endometriosis is only rarely the cause of massive bloody ascites. This entity simulates gynecological malignancy and is seldom recognized before surgical exploration of the abdomen. ⋯ Hormonal modulation has obviated the need for surgical resection, in some cases. We report a case of such an entity and review the medical literature.
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Apr 1995
Comparative StudyFlow cytometric DNA analysis of ulcerative colitis using paraffin-embedded biopsy specimens: comparison with morphology and DNA analysis of fresh samples.
The detection of aneuploidy in colonic mucosa by flow cytometric DNA analysis has been advocated as an indicator of high risk for ulcerative colitis (UC) patients developing colon carcinoma. To date, studies have primarily utilized fresh tissue and have had two limitations: a significant number of possible false-positive findings (aneuploidy in the absence of detectable dysplasia) that may be due to DNA degradation, and the inherent inability to perform retrospective studies. The latter has compromised the adequate assessment of flow cytometric DNA analysis for its clinical utility in UC patients. Our objective was to attempt to overcome the limitations that have been present in DNA analysis by flow cytometry. ⋯ The above-described results demonstrate that performing flow cytometric DNA analysis with formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded biopsy samples is feasible and that this technique may provide more reliable ploidy results than does the use of fresh samples, when rapid refrigeration and/or freezing of the fresh samples cannot be accomplished consistently, and will permit retrospective DNA ploidy studies assessing risk of cancer in UC patients.
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Apr 1995
Analysis of 3,294 cases of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in military medical facilities.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) remains a commonly encountered medical emergency with significant morbidity and mortality. Most large studies detailing the specific incidence, demographic, and mortality data were performed more than a decade ago. This study analyzes 3,294 cases of UGIB from 139 military medical treatment facilities over a 12-month period. ⋯ We conclude: 1) The incidence of UGIB is 2-fold greater in males than in females, in all age groups; however, the death rate is similar in both sexes. 2) The mortality rate in this study is slightly lower than in most previous studies and may be more reflective of the average mortality in the community at large. 3) In UGIB patients, comorbid illness and not actual bleeding is the major cause of death. 4) Upper endoscopy was performed less often in this study than in other studies, and there were fewer blood transfusions; however, rebleeding and mortality rates remained similar.