CLASSIFICATION OF CHRONIC GASTRITIS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO THE GASTROSCOPIC METHOD

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Our purpose in this paper is to present our classification of chronic gastritis on the basis of the gastroscopic picture and the prognosis. The term chronic gastritis is applied to nonspecific inflammatory changes in the gastric mucosa or to their end-results. The question at once arises as to whether these changes can be subdivided into types. We believe, on the basis of our experience, that chronic gastritis can be subdivided into four types, which differ in the gastroscopic picture and the prognosis. HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION The existence of chronic gastritis was denied for several decades. Only a few investigators consistently defended its occurrence, notably, Faber and Kuttner. Even today it is often necessary to offer proofs of its existence. This seems strange, for in the mucous membranes of other regions of the body inflammation is the most common disease. The question then at once arises: How can such an extensive mucous

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