The Effect of Large Dosages of Irradiation on Gastric Acidity

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Abstract
IN PREVIOUS articles cases of gastric ulceration and the complications of hemorrhage and perforation incident to abdominal irradiation have been reported.1 2 In 6 cases, 4 of which are illustrated in Table 1, it was necessary to perform gastric resection. In these cases, as well as in many others of a similar type, treatment was given at the Radiation Therapy Section, Walter Reed General Hospital, for retroperitoneal metastatic disease or as a prophylaxis Therefore in cases of testicular tumor. A 1,000,000-volt machine was used, and with the technics devised by Lieutenant Colonel Milton Friedman the dosage delivered to the stomach could be . . .