THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SIPPY REGIMEN IN NEUTRALIZING THE GASTRIC JUICE OF PATIENTS IF THE AMOUNT OF ALKALI IS NOT VARIED

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Article1 February 1936THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE SIPPY REGIMEN IN NEUTRALIZING THE GASTRIC JUICE OF PATIENTS IF THE AMOUNT OF ALKALI IS NOT VARIEDPAUL H. WOSIKA, M.D., EDWARD S. EMERY JR., M.D.PAUL H. WOSIKA, M.D.Search for more papers by this author, EDWARD S. EMERY JR., M.D.Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-9-8-1070 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptThe method of ulcer treatment as suggested by Sippy is frequently used in the belief that placing the patient on the routine as outlined will effect complete neutralization of the gastric contents. Some may question the necessity of maintaining neutrality in the stomach, or may even doubt that neutrality provides optimum conditions for healing. Sippy himself, however, suggested that the absence of free acid should be used as a criterion for the effectiveness of treatment, and this conception appears to have been commonly adopted in theory. We have been unable to find in the literature any data giving hourly values... This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: *Received for publication July 15, 1935.From the Medical Clinic of the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Boston, Mass.†The investigation was aided by a grant from the Upjohn Company, Kalamazoo, Mich. PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byA gastroscopic control of the treatment of gastric ulcer by duodenal feedingAntacids I. Comparative biochemical and economic considerationsPeptic Ulcer in Man Part 5. A new Antacid, SCMC, made to meet requirements of Antacid Therapy. Clinical EvaluationComparative Buffering Capacity of Intact and Pre-Digested Protein Following Hourly FeedingsThe Medical Treatment of Peptic UlcerThe effect of various antacids on the hydrogen-ion concentration of the gastric contentsThe control of gastric acidity in peptic ulcer by alkalinized powdered whole milk tablets 1 February 1936Volume 9, Issue 8Page: 1070-1077KeywordsGastric ulcersHospitalsStomach Issue Published: 1 February 1936 PDF downloadLoading ...