Alcohol-induced lesions of the stomach mucosa
Abstract
The aim of the review. To present characteristics of basic forms of alcohol-induced lesions of the stomach mucosa.
Recent literature data. Alcohol-induced lesions of the stomach mucosa most often manifest as alcoholic gastropathy (acute alcoholic erosive gastritis) or Mallory-Weiss syndrome. The most dangerous clinical sign of these lesions is gastro-intestinal bleeding. Its treatment requires application of conservative methods including intravenous injection of Н2-blockers or proton pump inhibitors and endoscopic methods of bleeding control (laser-therapy, electro- and thermocoagulation). Effect of alcohol on the course of chronic H. pyloriassociated gastritis is discordant, however there is more evidence of unfavorable influence.
Conclusion. Alcohol-induced stomach lesions more frequently result in alcoholic gastropathy or Mallory-Weiss syndrome, the most severe clinical sign of which is gastro-intestinal bleeding.
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Sheptulin A.A. Alcohol-induced lesions of the stomach mucosa. Russian Journal of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Coloproctology. 2008;18(5):62-64. (In Russ.)
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