The parathyroids, calcium and gastric secretion in man and the dog

Abstract

EDITORIAL SYNOPSIS The possible relationship between hyperparathyroidism and peptic ulcer has stimulated renewed interest in the relationship between calcium and gastric secretion. This study shows that in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism the basal secretion of acid was raised but the augmented histamine secretion was essentially normal. The basal secretion was lowered by parathyroidectomy. Studies in dogs shows a different pattern of gastric secretory response.