Portal hypertension.

abstract：:The development of small bowel transplantation has long been hindered by the immunological and infectious barriers peculiar to the small bowel. Gradual progress has been achieved during the past decade with the use of tacrolimus and the availability of better anti-infection prophylaxis. The current status of small bow...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Prasad KR,Pollard SG

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 'precision medicine' refers to the generation of identification and classification criteria for advanced taxonomy of patients, exploiting advanced models to infer optimized clinical decisions for each disease phenotype. RECENT FINDINGS:The current article reviews new advances in the past 18 month...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Putignani L,Gasbarrini A,Dallapiccola B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine recent advances in the techniques and technologies of endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Endoscopic mucosal resection of early gastric cancer with no risk of lymph node metastasis has been a standard technique in Japan and is increasingly becoming accepted and re...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gotoda T

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). RECENT FINDINGS:Human genetic studies have identified several UPR-related genes and autophagy-related genes as IBD risk loc...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Hosomi S,Kaser A,Blumberg RS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To outline the recommended course of action when a subepithelial lesion is encountered during upper endoscopy. It will focus on the endoscopic and endosonographic features common to gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and the optimal tests performed to confirm the diagnosis of a gastrointestinal stromal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rodriguez SA,Faigel DO

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Infection caused by ingestion of human-restricted Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi predominantly affects the most impoverished sections of society. In this review, we describe recent advances made in estimating the burden of illness and the important role improved diagnostic tests may ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Darton TC,Blohmke CJ,Pollard AJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article highlights recent advances in viral hepatitis published from December 2003 to November 2004. Studies reporting novel and clinically relevant findings were selected after a PubMed search. The aim is to provide an up-to-date summary of important developments in viral hepatitis. RECENT FIND...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Fung SK,Lok AS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Inflammatory bowel disease commonly affects women during the childbearing years, and young couples are often concerned about the potential effects of inflammatory bowel disease on fertility, pregnancy, and the fetus. This review will critically consider advances over the past 2 years in our knowledge ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Katz JA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last year, several interesting studies have been published on the treatment of esophageal carcinoma. Surprisingly, none of them was a randomized phase III trial. The debate on the necessary extent of a potentially curative surgical resection is ongoing. After initially disappointing results, the innovative te...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： van Lanschot JJ,González González D,Richel DJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There is a need for novel therapies for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that are well tolerated and effective. Currently, mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are being investigated in clinical trials for treatment of IBD. In this review, we update the recently published studies with an emphasis o...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dave M,Jaiswal P,Cominelli F

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This report reviews recent animal model and human studies associated with inflammatory responses in acute and chronic pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Animal model and limited human acute and chronic pancreatitis studies unravel the dynamic nature of the inflammatory processes and the ability of the imm...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Habtezion A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in our understanding of lymphoid tissue development has led to an appreciation of the variety of these structures in the intestinal mucosa. This knowledge has translated into more critical analysis of the function of mucosal lymphoid tissues and may lead to manipulation of development of thes...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Newberry RD

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in cellular and molecular biology of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder adenocarcinoma are providing innovative means for the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer. Similarly, refinements in noninvasive studies--including helical computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreat...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Abdalla EK,Vauthey JN

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder, most of the time of unknown etiology and with variable pathophysiology. Therapy has been and still is largely empirical. Data from recent studies provide new clues for targeted therapy based on knowledge of etiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kleibeuker JH,Thijs JC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ampullary tumors, usually adenomas, are often encountered during endoscopic evaluation, especially in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Because of the risk of progression to adenocarcinoma, ampullary adenomas should be treated. Endoscopic therapy is an appropriate option and recent e...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wong RF,DiSario JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Exciting new developments and applications of imaging techniques in pancreatic diseases have emerged. This review discusses these new advances and how they are improving our ability to diagnose malignancies and inflammatory lesions, to grade severity of pancreatitis, and to stage pancreatic cancer acc...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kwon RS,Brugge WR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:One of the significant limitations to the investigation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans is the impossibility of studying this condition from the beginning of the disease process to understand the individual contribution of the various microbiological and immunological components to its p...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wu H,Shen B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Clinical trials should help guide and improve the management of cIAIs. However, inappropriate selection or measurement of outcomes in cIAIs clinical trials can lead to misleading results on the effe...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Ahmed S,Wilcox MH,Kirby A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The goal is to review the most recent literature about biosimilars in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with emphasis on controversial regulatory issues. RECENT FINDINGS:Although biosimilars have been in use in Europe since 2005, the recent approval of CT-P13 (Remsima, Inflectra), a biosimilar of the...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gomollón F

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 'Final Rule,' issued by the Health Resources and Service Administration in 2000, mandated that liver allocation policy should be based on disease severity and probability of death, and - among other factors - should be independent of a candidate's residence or listing. As a result, the Organ Procu...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kalra A,Biggins SW

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiologic imaging of the large intestine continues to evolve and expand the potential for noninvasive diagnosis. The aim of this review is to provide an update on current and emerging clinical capabilities for a variety of radiologic diagnostic imaging tools for evaluating the colon and rectum. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pickhardt PJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will assess recent clinical and mechanistic data examining glutamine's ability to reduce morbidity and mortality in critical illness. RECENT FINDINGS:Updated metaanalysis data reveal a significant benefit of glutamine supplementation on mortality, length of stay, and infectious morbidity ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an increasingly recognized clinical condition. Our objective is to provide a concise review of the advances in the past year in our understanding of AIP. RECENT FINDINGS:In a hospital survey from Japan, the prevalence of AIP was estimated at 0.82 per 100,000 individua...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pannala R,Chari ST

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hereditary liver diseases resulting in copper and iron overload may cause significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated early. The goal of this review is to highlight the key publications on genetics, diagnosis and management of hemochromatosis and Wilson disease over the past 18 mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Maxwell KL,Kowdley KV

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic ampullectomy has proven its safety and efficacy in multiple studies, making it the favorable option for the management of endoscopic ampullectomy. In this review, we plan to review the basic steps every endoscopist should be familiar with before undertaking endoscopic ampullectomy. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Klair JS,Irani S,Kozarek R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review important manuscripts published over the previous 2 years relative to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD). RECENT FINDINGS:The long-term outcomes of the Evaluating Predictors and Interventions of SOD (EPISOD) trial further substantiated results from the initial EPISOD study, reinforcing tha...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Hyun JJ,Kozarek RA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal iron absorption is an essential physiological process that is regulated by the liver-derived peptide hepcidin. This review will describe recent advances in hepcidin biology and enterocyte iron transport. RECENT FINDINGS:Hepcidin acts as a repressor of iron absorption and its expression in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Anderson GJ,Frazer DM,McLaren GD

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic biliary endoscopy continues to evolve. Key articles this year primarily involve biliary stenting and biliary stone removal, the two important maneuvers available to the biliary endoscopist. The issues addressed in this review include follow-up after the use of multiple stents for benign strictures, unilate...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Barnett JL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Molecular-phylogenetic methods have revolutionized the analysis of complex microbial communities. Polymerase chain reaction amplification and phylogenetic analysis of small-subunit ribosomal RNA gene sequences allow microbes to be identified objectively, even in the absence of cultivation. Furthermore, the sequence in...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Frank DN,Pace NR

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Most colorectal cancers (CRCs) have deletions, duplications, and rearrangements of their chromosomes that reflect a destabilizing process called chromosomal instability (CIN). The cause of CIN is controversial, but no intrinsic mutation in cancer cells has been reported that can reasonably account for...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y,Goel A,Boland CR

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00