Abstract

Gastroscopic examination of 17 patients with bronchiectasis or lung abscess revealed a fully normal mucosa in all but two instances, both of which were of minor importance. The ingestion of lesser amounts of purulent material due to purulent gingivitis or chronic sinusitis, therefore, would not appear to be harmful to the gastric mucosa.

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