RELATIONSHIP OF CHRONIC GASTRIC ULCERATION TO EXPERIMENTAL CEREBELLAR VERMAL LESIONS.

Abstract

The relationship between lesions of the posterior cerebellar vermis and production of gastric ulcers was studied in cats. Of the 24 animals receiving lesions, 16% subsequently developed ulcerations of the gastric mucosa. Of these subjects, one died 48 hours postoperatively of ulcers of the gastrointestinal tract; three others had chronic ulcerations of the stomach at the time they were sacrificed (average of 30 days postoperatively); and another had extensive hyperemia of the stomach mucosa. Ulcer formation was apparently related directly to the extent and location of the lesion, and unrelated to restraint or vestibular stimulation. This specificity of conditions would appear to provide a useful technic for further studying the variables relevant to ulcer formuation and their treatment after brain surgery. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0697376

Entities

People

  • James W. Wolfe

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Tract
  • Production
  • Vascular Diseases

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.