Abstract | SUBJECT:
Spontaneous rupture of the stomach is an uncommon condition with a usually poor prognosis. The questions of pathophysiologic factors and the possible role of carbonated or bicarbonate-containing beverages were addressed. METHODS AND RESULTS: A review of the literature based on a search of MEDLINE (1966-1998) was performed. Using the key word ' stomach rupture', we found 675 publications. 279 publications dealt with etiologic factors 15 of which mentioned the ingestion of bicarbonate preparations. No record of carbonated or bicarbonate-containing beverages as a single etiologic factor could be found. CONCLUSION: These beverages do not seem to play a significant role in the pathogenesis of stomach rupture, whereas in rare cases bicarbonate preparations can cause rupture of the previously overdistended stomach.
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Authors | G Gammelin, K L Resch |
Journal | Forschende Komplementarmedizin und klassische Naturheilkunde = Research in complementary and natural classical medicine
(Forsch Komplementarmed Klass Naturheilkd)
Vol. 7
Issue 5
Pg. 228-32
(Oct 2000)
ISSN: 1424-7364 [Print] Switzerland |
Vernacular Title | Zur inzidenz von Magen-Rupturen nach Ingestion kohlensäure- bzw. bikarbonathaltiger Getränke. |
PMID | 11096261
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright 2000 S. Karger GmbH, Freiburg. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Carbonated Beverages
(adverse effects)
- Humans
- Incidence
- MEDLINE
- Rupture, Spontaneous
(epidemiology, etiology)
- Sodium Bicarbonate
(adverse effects)
- Stomach Rupture
(epidemiology, etiology)
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