Sunday, July 25, 2010

Gastric Ulcer Classification

Type I: Lesser curve at or proximal to incisura
Type II: 2 ulcers, Type I and an active or chronic duodenal ulcer
Type III: Located 2cm from pylorus
Type IV: Proximal stomach or gastric cardia
Type V: NSAID induced (diffuse)

Types II and III are associated with high-acid states.

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