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STUDY BASED ON 1,200 CASES

R. SCHINDLER, M.D.; MARIE ORTMAYER, M.D.

Arch Intern Med. 1936;57(5):959-978.

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Our purpose in this paper is to present our classification of chronic gastritis on the basis of the gastroscopic picture and the prognosis.

The term chronic gastritis is applied to nonspecific inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa or to their end-results. The question at once arises as to whether these changes can be subdivided into types. We believe, on the basis of our experience, that chronic gastritis can be subdivided into four types, which differ in the gastroscopic picture and the prognosis.

HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION

The existence of chronic gastritis was denied for several decades. Only a few investigators consistently defended its occurrence, notably, Faber and Kuttner. Even today it is often necessary to offer proofs of its existence. This seems strange, for in the mucous membranes of other regions of the body inflammation is the most common disease. The question then at once arises: How can such an extensive mucous . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Visiting Professor, the University of Chicago; Assistant Clinical Professor, the University of Chicago CHICAGO

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