Gastrointestinal Disease in the Aged

Gastric Secretory Functions in the Aged

“…Sklar (1956) reported only a slight reduction in the peptic activity, which he did not consider as of any bearing on the digestive functions of the stomach. However this work reveals a definite reduction in the peptic activity of the stomach of these aged individuals; namely to 464 units/ml in the basal and 907 units/ml in the maximal secretion the former being nearly one-third and the latter two-thirds of the normal.…”

Large, Indurated, Benign Gastric Ulcers in Patients Over the Age of 60

“…Sklar et al . (3) recently discussed gastro‐intestinal disease in the aged and described 2 patients who were thought to have malignant lesions preoperatively, but actually had benign ulcers. According to a report by Smith et al .…”

Geriatric Gastrointestinal Therapy, Including Observations on the Effect of Dicyclomine*

“…A rational approach is to prescribe a light, well‐balanced diet with limitation to a bland diet during periods of acute distress. The simple outline advocated by Sklar and associates (2) is endorsed for the general management of these gastrointestinal disorders. Esophageal disease, peptic ulcer, and the acute phases of hepatitis, pancreatitis, enteritis and colitis present the same dietary requirements in all age groups.…”