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Determination of acid-neutralizing capacity in rat duodenum. Influences of 16,16-dimethyl prostaglandin E2 and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.

A model involving measurement of duodenal pH and acid-neutralizing capacity has been devised in anesthetized rats. A duodenal loop was made between the pyloric ring and the area just proximal to the outlet of the common bile duct (2 cm) and was perfused at a flow rate of 1.3 ml/min with HCl solution (1 X 10(-4) M, pH 4.0) made isotonic with NaCl. The pH of duodenal perfusate was continuously measured using a pH glass electrode of the flow type, and the amount of acid neutralized in the loop was titrated to pH 4.0 using a pH-stat method and by adding 10 mM HCl. Under normal conditions, the duodenal pH was kept around 6.0 as the result of neutralization in the loop (approximately 9 mu eq/hr). Subcutaneous administration of 16,16-dmPGE2 (10 micrograms/kg) significantly elevated the pH and increased acid-neutralizing capacity to 168.3% of normal levels. In contrast, indomethacin (5 mg/kg) and aspirin (200 mg/kg) as cyclooxygenase inhibitors or quinacrine (100 mg/kg) as a phospholipase A2 inhibitor significantly decreased both the pH and acid neutralizing capacity. After sacrifice with saturated KCl (intravenously), the pH decreased to 4.3 +/- 0.2 and the neutralizing capacity was reduced to 30% of normal values. Basal HCO3- secretion in the proximal duodenum (approximately 5 mu eq/hr), when titrated to pH 7.4, was significantly stimulated by 16,16-dmPGE2 and exposure of the mucosa for 10 min to 10 mM HCl. Neither indomethacin, aspirin, nor quinacrine had any effect on basal HCO3- secretion, but all significantly inhibited HCl-stimulated HCO3- secretion.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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Campylobacter pylori in esophagus, antrum, and duodenum. A histological and microbiological study.

Two hundred forty-six patients with a wide range of upper gastrointestinal tract disorders were investigated for the presence of Campylobacter pylori infection in esophagus, gastric antrum, and duodenum. C. pylori was identified in 52% of patients in at least one site, and microbiological and histological techniques were used to exclude the presence of the organism. Esophageal infection was not significant and is probably due to reflux. Antral C. pylori was significantly associated with active gastritis and active duodenitis and is possibly pathogenic.

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Effects of hemorrhagic shock on alkaline secretion and mucosal tolerance to acid in rat duodenum. A comparative study with indomethacin.

The effects of hemorrhagic shock (HE) on duodenal HCO3- secretion and mucosal tolerance to acid were investigated in anesthetized rats and compared with those of indomethacin. HE was performed by bleeding from the carotid artery to reduce arterial blood pressure to about 50 mm Hg (3 ml bleeding per 200 g of body weight) with a significant decrease in arterial pH and [HCO3-], and indomethacin was given subcutaneously in a dose of 5 mg/kg. The proximal duodenum (1.7 cm) secreted HCO3- at the rate of 1.5-1.8 mueq/15 min (3.5-4.2 mueq/cm/hr), and responded to luminal acid (10 mM HCl for 10 min) by a significant rise in HCO3- output. Indomethacin had no effect on basal HCO3- output but significantly inhibited the acid-induced HCO3- secretion, while under HE conditions duodenal HCO3- output significantly declined and failed to increase in response to luminal acidification. Subcutaneously administered 16,16-dmPGE2 (30 micrograms/kg) significantly increased HCO3- secretion in the presence of indomethacin but had less effect on the impaired HCO3- output caused by HE. In contrast, intravenous infusion of NaHCO3 (3 mmol/kg/hr) ameliorated the acid-base imbalance caused by HE, and significantly restored the impaired HCO3- responses induced by HE but not by indomethacin. Both HE and indomethacin induced extensive damage in the mucosa when the duodenal loop was perfused with 50 mM HCl for 1.5 hr, and these lesions were significantly reduced by NaHCO3 infusion and 16,16-dmPGE2, respectively. These results suggest that HE impaired duodenal HCO3- secretion and reduced the tolerance of the mucosa to acid.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

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Dieulafoy's cirsoid aneurysm of the duodenum.

Dieulafoy's lesion or cirsoid aneurysm is a rare cause of massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Historically cirsoid aneurysm most often occurs in the stomach, but has been reported to occur in the jejunum. In this paper, four cases are presented that are felt to represent the first documented cases of cirsoid aneurysm involving the duodenum. At endoscopy, the appearance of Dieulafoy's lesion may range from a pinpoint dot, clot, or tortuous vessel, to blood oozing or spurting from normal mucosa. A shallow defect may be present that can give the appearance of a partially healed peptic ulcer. Previous histologic studies have shown a wide-caliber-persistent artery with intimal thickening, sclerosis, and medial muscular hypertrophy. Once the diagnosis is made, surgical intervention utilizing simple ligation of the involved vessel results in cessation of recurrent hemorrhage. Dieulafoy's lesion is probably more common than the previous literature would suggest. The lesion needs to be considered in the clinical setting of the patient with massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage, a paucity of symptoms, and negative findings on barium studies, endoscopy, and exploratory laparotomy.

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Pyloric exclusion in severe penetrating injuries of the duodenum.

This study comprises 74 patients with penetrating injuries of the duodenum. Sixty-three of these had sustained gunshot wounds, many of which were high velocity. The change in the incidence and the severity of the gunshot injuries within the last few years resulted in changes in the operative management of the duodenal wound with gradually improving results. When pyloric exclusion was added to the operative management of grade III duodenal injuries, the postoperative leakage rate was 12%. When only primary repair was done, the leakage rate was 43%. We suggest that pyloric exclusion be added to the treatment of most severe grade II and all grade III gunshot duodenal injuries. The adequacy of primary repair and pyloric exclusion in grade IV injuries requires further study.

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Studies on the brush border membrane of the mouse duodenum. I. Membrane isolation and analysis of protein components.

Brush border membranes have been isolated from villus epithelial cells of the adult Swiss mouse duodenum. Preparations of these membranes are not contaminated by other organelles as judged from electron-micrographs of sectioned pellets of brush borders. Sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of proteins from brush borders solubilized in Tris-sodium dodecyl sulfate buffer reveals a reproducible Coomassie Brilliant Blue pattern of 17 bands. By comparing the brush border protein band positions with those of standard proteins run concurrently on sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel slabs it is estimated that the 17 brush border proteins and subunits have molecular weights ranging from over 250,000 to around 16,000. Periodate-fuchsin sulfite staining shows that the five more slowly migrating, high molecular weight proteins are glycoproteins. The two proteins of smallest molecular size react positively with Oil Red O but have very small amounts of lipophilic amino acid residues, which indicates that the lipid extractable from the gels in these areas is a contaminant and is not bound to the proteins.

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The diagnostic and cost effectiveness of overhead projections in the examination of the stomach and duodenum.

The usefulness of routine overhead views in the double-contrast investigation of the stomach and duodenum was evaluated. In this series, overhead views missed 26% of the lesions diagnosed and diagnosed no lesion not also seen on spot films. The authors could thus find no indication for the routine use of overhead views. It is concluded that overhead projections add no information to the examination, are not cost-effective, and can be eliminated without detriment to the patient.

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Neural connections between antrum and duodenum.

Postprandial coordination of antroduodenal motility partly takes place via intrinsic mural pathways. The nature and origin of these nerve fibers have not yet been clarified. In this investigation using fluorochromic substances injected into the antrum and duodenum it was demonstrated that common central neurons for the antroduodenal area exist in the vagal nucleus.

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Effect of capsaicin on release of substance P-like immunoreactivity from vascularly perfused rat duodenum.

The release of substance P-like immunoreactivity (SPLI) from the rat duodenum was investigated using an in situ vascularly perfused preparation. Results show that the basal release of SPLI was measurable and significantly enhanced by the administration of both 1,3, and 10 microM of capsaicin, indicating that SPLI is present in capsaicin-sensitive afferent nerve fibers. It is concluded that the present model may be useful for the study of the control of duodenal release of SPLI.

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Role of carbonic anhydrase in basal and stimulated bicarbonate secretion by the guinea pig duodenum.

The role of carbonic anhydrase in the process of proximal duodenal mucosal bicarbonate secretion was investigated in the guinea pig. In a series of experiments in vivo, the duodenum was perfused with 24 mmol/liter NaHCO3 solution (+ NaCl for isotonicity) to ensure that active duodenal HCO3- secretion against a concentration gradient was measured. Acetazolamide (80 mg/kg) was infused intravenously to examine the role of carbonic anhydrase on basal and agonist-stimulated HCO3- secretion. Acetazolamide abolished basal HCO3- secretion and significantly decreased HCO3- secretion after stimulation with dibutyryl 5'-cyclic adenosine monophosphate (dBcAMP, 10(-5) mol/kg), dibutyryl 5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (dBcGMP, 10(-5) mol/kg), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2, 10(-6) mol/kg), PGF2 alpha (10(-6) mol/kg), tetradecanoyl-phorbol-acetate (TPA, 10(-7) mol/kg), glucagon (10(-7) mol/kg), vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP, 10(-8) mol/kg), and carbachol (10(-8) mol/kg). Utilizing a fluorescence technique, we could detect the enzyme carbonic anhydrase in equal amounts in villous and crypt cells of the proximal duodenal epithelium; no activity was demonstrated in tissues pretreated with acetazolamide. In conclusion, carbonic anhydrase is required for both basal and stimulated duodenal HCO3- secretion.

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Inhibitory effect of cadmium on calcium absorption from the rat duodenum.

Male rats of the Wistar strain (6 weeks old) were divided into 2 groups; control group and experimental group. The control group was fed a cadmium-free diet. The experimental group was fed a diet containing 100 ppm of cadmium (CdCl2). During the 33-day period of cadmium intake, body weight was recorded. For the 7th to 10th, 16th to 19th, and 25th to 28th day of the experimental period, food consumption was recorded and at the same time urine and feces were sampled to obtain the calcium and phosphorus concentrations. On the 8th, 17th, and 26th day, about 0.2 ml of blood was sampled to determine the calcium and phosphorus concentration. The concentration of calcium remained stationary during the experimental period, but the concentration of phosphorus in the experimental group was significantly lower than that in the control group. On the 29th or 30th day 45Ca(1 muCi) was given orally with the cold calcium, and the 1- and 2-hr blood was collected by heart puncture to obtain the 45Ca activity in the serum. The 1-hr activity in the control group was significantly higher than that in the experimental group. On the final day, the rats were sacrificed to obtain the duodenum and kidney calcium-binding protein. The binding activities of these proteins in the experimental group were significantly lower than that in the control group.

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Effects of glucagon and insulin on the Paneth cells of the mouse duodenum.

The effect of glucagon and insulin on the paneth cells (PC) of the duodenum of the mouse was investigated using light microscopy. Both glucagon and insulin were able to increase significantly the number of the secretory granules of PC. This possibly means that these hormones are capable of inhibiting the secretion of PC.

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Bleeding varices located in the second portion of the duodenum.

A 41-year-old woman with cirrhosis of the liver was admitted to our hospital because of a severe melena. Blood pool scanning with labelled red blood cells showed a high concentration in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Endoscopy of the second portion of the duodenum revealed fresh blood on the first examination and varices with overlying erosion were evident in the second study. Co-existent esophageal varices were present but were apparently not associated with the bleeding. Because of the continuous hypotension even with blood replacement, ligation and sclerotherapy were performed. To evaluate the efficacy of the procedures, intraoperative two-dimensional Doppler echography was used and the transducer was applied directly to the viscera. Blood flow was visualized in the serosal and submucosal varices. After ligation and sclerosing of the veins, the blood flow velocity signals disappeared. This woman died of multiple organ failure on the ninth postoperative day.

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