Fatal intoxication after oral ingestion of amphetamine: Two case reports by Evelyn Pawlik, Felix Mayer, Oliver Temme

“…Amphetamine was detected in all biological materials, the highest concentrations were found in urine (2600 μg/ml, case 1) and stomach content (14,000 μg/g, case 2). The amphetamine by-product DPIA was found only in heart blood (case 2), while NFA and 4-M-5-PP could not be detected at all. …”
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Formulation of new drug delivery systems for insulin from natural bioactive biocompatible polymers by Howida A. Fetouh, Engy E. A. Aleem, Najiyah H. Mohammed, Jihad M. Abd-Almajeed Aldesouky, Amel M. Ismail

“…Insulin release monitored at 37 ± 0.5 °C and buffer solutions of pH (1.2, 6.8 and 7.4) simulating physiological body fluids: stomach, intestine colon and blood stream. Insulin released from insulin@chitin only at pH 7.4. …”
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First Report of Two Cases of Acute Gastric Ischemia after Robot-Assisted Radical Cystectomy by Nikolaos Grivas, Alexander D. Horsch, Esther Wit, Annemarie Bruining, Johanna van Sandick, Henk G. van der Poel

“…At laparotomy 5 days after the cystectomy, a 3 cm hole in the fundus of the stomach was found which was removed with the major stomach curvature. …”
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Association of CYP2C9∗3 and CYP2C8∗3 Non-Functional Alleles with Ibuprofen-Induced Upper Gastrointestinal Toxicity in a Saudi Patient by Amina M. Bagher

“…Although it is generally considered safe, common adverse drug reactions of ibuprofen include stomach pain, nausea, and heartburn. It can also cause gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, especially in individuals with a history of GI ulcers or bleeding disorders. …”
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Quality of life and psychological and gastrointestinal symptoms after cholecystectomy: a population-based cohort study by Eivind Ness-Jensen, Kristian Hveem, Stian Lydersen, Arne Talseth, Tom-Harald Edna

“…Cholecystectomy was associated with an increased risk of diarrhoea and stomach pain postoperatively. In addition, cholecystectomy was associated with an increased risk of nausea postoperatively in men. …”
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Akram’s lifestyle: An effective remedy for the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease by Sadia A. Khan, Javeria Z. Khan, Tayyab S. Akhter, Hamama-Tul-Bushra Khaar, Talay Yar, Mohammad A. Randhawa

“…The intake of food on top of another meal may cause gastroesophageal reflux either by generating transient lower-esophageal sphincter relaxations (TLESRs) subsequent to distention of the upper part of the stomach or/and delayed gastric emptying due to inhibition of migrating motor complexes (MMCs) in the distal part of the stomach. …”
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Upper Gastrointestinal Manifestation of Bezoars and the Etiological Factors: A Literature Review by Samiullah Khan, Kui Jiang, Lan-ping Zhu, Iftikhar-ahmad Khan, Kifayat Ullah, Saima Khan, Xin Chen, Bang-mao Wang

“…A gastric bezoar is a compact mass of indigestible foreign materials that accumulate and consolidate in the stomach; however, it can be found in other sites of the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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Appendiceal Orifice Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis Mimicking Mucosa-Associated Lymphoid Tissue Lymphoma in the Cecum by Masaya Iwamuro, Takahide Takahashi, Takehiro Tanaka, Tomohiro Toji, Sakiko Hiraoka, Seiji Kawano, Yoshiro Kawahara, Hiroyuki Okada

“…Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed an extranodal marginal zone lymphoma of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT lymphoma) of the stomach. Colonoscopy showed a slightly elevated reddish lesion with dilated microvessels but no erosions or ulcers. …”
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A Case Report of a Metastatic Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Occurring in Femur by Chang-kun Zheng, Wu-Sheng Kan, Peng Li

“…Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal neoplasms that most commonly affect the stomach or small intestine, but can occur anywhere throughout the gastrointestinal tract. …”
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A Rare Complication of an Ingested Foreign Body: Gallbladder Perforation by Safak Karacay, Koray Topçu, Selami Sözübir

“…The imaging studies revealed a sewing pin perforating the stomach and gallbladder. The patient was treated with a successful operation, and no postoperative complications were observed. …”
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Cecal Schwannoma: A Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Young Woman with Review of Literature by Kalyan Kanneganti, Harish Patel, Masooma Niazi, Kavitha Kumbum, Bhavna Balar

“…Occurrence of these tumors is more common in the stomach than in the large intestine. These tumors usually present as polypoidal intraluminal lesions and based on their location can present with rectal bleeding, colonic obstruction, and abdominal pain or defecation disorders. …”
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Modern potentials of prokinetics in treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease by A. A. Sheptulin, V. A. Kiprianis

“…As GERD is diseases with primary disorders of motility of the esophagus and the stomach, in its treatment prokinetics (domperidone, itopride hydrochloride) can be applied.Conclusion. …”
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Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Vater's Ampulla: A Very Rare Malignancy by K. Daoudi, K. El Haoudi, N. Bouyahia, A. Benlemlih, S. Arifi, N. Mellas, K. Mazaz, A. Amarti, O. El Mesbahi

“…Signet ring cell carcinoma is more commonly found in the stomach than at other sites of the digestive system. …”
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Heterotopic Gastric Mucosa Presenting as Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Unusual Case Report by Syed Muhammad Ali, Ayman Abdelhafiz Ahmed, Leena Amin Hussain Saaid, Gihan Mustafa Kamal Mohamed, Amjad Ali Shah, Mohannad Al-Tarakji, Zia Aftab, Inamulla, Sameera Rashid

“…Heterotopic gastric mucosa (HGM) is gastric mucosal tissue outside the stomach. It can be discovered anywhere throughout the gastrointestinal tract and is mostly asymptomatic. …”
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Chronic gastritis and functional dyspepsia: is there an exit out of the dead spot? (reflections, blown together by Rome criteria III) by A. A. Sheptulin

“…Combination of specified diagnoses is most justified, which allows to estimate severity of morphological changes of mucosa of the stomach, to establish basic pathophysiological mechanisms of development of dyspeptic complaints, to determine optimal management approach.Conclusion. …”
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Efficacy of the herbal preparation STW 5 in multi-target therapy of functional dyspepsia by A. A. Sheptulin, V. O. Kaybysheva

“…Mechanism of action includes effect on motility of the stomach and intestine, visceral sensitivity along with anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects. …”
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A Rare Case of an Early Postoperative Obstructive Ileus in a Young Female Patient due to a Residual Trichobezoar Mass by P. Christopoulos, S. Ross-Thriepland, H. McCarthy, C. S. Day, W. Sasi

“…Trichobezoar is a rare cause of small bowel obstruction, whereby a mass forms most commonly in the stomach and duodenum of young females, from ingestion of hair, a condition known as trichophagia. …”
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Tissue Staining (Chromoscopy) of the Gastrointestinal Tract by M Brian Fennerty

“…Some of the agents used for endoscopic tissue staining and the uses of chromoscopy in identifying pathology of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel and colon during endoscopy are discussed.…”
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Nonobstructive gastroduodenal intussusception characterized by severe anemia: a case report by Benlei Zhu, Congming Wang, Jingwei Fu

“…Gastroduodenal intussusception is a relatively rare condition in adults and is typically caused by mobile pedunculated submucosal tumors arising from the stomach. Its clinical presentation often includes nonspecific signs of gastric outlet obstruction, such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, epigastric fullness, or abdominal distention. …”
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Dietary Fiber and Chronic Disease by Wendy Dahl

“…When we eat foods containing dietary fiber, the fiber moves unchanged through the stomach and small intestine to the colon (large intestine). …”
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