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Gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach) in patients with systemic sclerosis by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm of SSc in all cases. One patient required heater probe cautery, 2 required laser coagulation, and 2 underwent surgical resection of the gastric antrum for control of the GI... to gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE). The clinical records, the endoscopic findings, and the histologic appearance of biopsy specimens and surgically resected gastric tissue from Read on »

Gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) associated with systemic sclerosis: relapse after endoscopic treatment by argon plasma co by Jan Posted Thu 11 Feb 2010 12:00am of the gastric antrum caused by ulcer scars induced by APC, with no vascular ectasia. Ten months later, the patient showed anemia and recurrence of GAVE on endoscopy. Ablation using... By Shibukawa G. and Colleague In this report, we present a case of gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) associated with systemic sclerosis and interstitial Read on »

Peristaltic abnormalities may delay gastric empting (watermelon stomach) by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm Today I find this title sentence "Peristaltic abnormalities may delay gastric empting (watermelon stomach)" from Dermatology Online Journal. This scleroderma symptom involves esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Although my mother does not have the problem about acid reflux anymore, but her "water melon stomach" indicates that the peristaltic Read on »

There is no cure for watermelon stomach but treatment can speed gastric emptying and relieve gastrointestinal symptoms. by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:58pm Delayed emptying of the stomach called watermelon stomach or gastroparesis. This serious condition can occur in people with scleroderma. The symptoms of gastroparesis include a feeling of fullness early after a meal, bloating, heartburn, upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. I get the information above from Johns Hopkins Health Alert. The s ... Read on »

GASTRIC (STOMACH) CANCER by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Sat 24 Jul 2010 6:07am Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is the growth of cancer cells in the lining and wall of the stomach. These two terms most often refer to stomach cancer that begins in the mucus-producing cells on the inside Early Gastric Cancer lining of the stomach (adenocarcinoma). Adenocarcinoma is the most common type Read on »

Treating Stomach (Gastric) Cancer by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:40pm Four types of standard treatment are used: Surgery Surgery is a common treatment of all stages of gastric cancer. The following types of surgery may be used: Subtotal gastrectomy: Removal of the part of the stomach that contains cancer, nearby lymph nodes, and parts of other tissues and organs near the tumor. The spleen may be removed. The spleen Read on »

Broccoli may be good for stomach health, and much more including gastric cancers by franklinb Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm . Gastric cancer thus joins a long list of malignancies for which studies have shown a reduced risk associated with a diet that contains broccoli -- including cancer of the esophagus..., resulted in lower levels of H. pylori, a bacterium that is closely associated with the risk of stomach damage and gastric cancer. The study was done in Japan because the rate of H Read on »

The Watermelon Rectum by Jan Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 4:56pm watermelon-like vascular stripes in the gastric antrum and rectum. Histology confirmed the vascular nature of this disorder, showing dilated and thrombosed capillaries in the lamina... Case Reports This is the first reported case of rectal vascular ectasia in association with gastric antral vascular ectasia (watermelon stomach). The patient, a 39-year Read on »

Why does acid secretion go up in duodenal ulcers but down in gastric ulcers? by pathologystudent Posted Tue 15 Jun 2010 8:05am are found in duodenal ulcer.” Decreased acid secretion Patients with gastric ulcers usually have an underlying pangastritis (involving the whole stomach – body and antrum... Q. I would be highly obliged if you can help me out on one thing. Being an average student, I refer to a textbook by a local author. He writes, “in gastric ulcer Read on »

Gastric Banding by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:39pm The Adjustable Gastric Band System The band is a simple silicone ring with an inflatable balloon fitted on the inside...) and the remainder lower stomach. - The Adjustable Gastric Band System - How does the band work? - Advantages of adjustable Gastric Read on »