[Incidence of gastric mucosal changes in multiple injuries]

In a prospective study the frequency of gastric mucosal lesions was investigated in patients with polytrauma. 23 out of 24 patients had mucosal lesions of different degrees of severity. 5 had petechiae only, 9 developed erosions and 9 ulcers. 11 had symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, 3 had to be operated.