Dysphagia and esophageal motor dysfunction in gastroesophageal reflux are corrected by fundoplication.

abstract：:In 1992, a 61-year-old man who complained of recurrent episodes of fever and jaundice was diagnosed as having sclerosing cholangitis. In the three years that followed, the clinical picture progressively worsened; and, in 1995, the patient was hospitalized again for biliary obstruction. A liver transplantation was excl...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tritto G,Iaccarino V,De Martino S,D'Agostino L

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of psychosocial factors in peptic ulcer remains controversial. We have investigated the relationship between socioeconomic status, concrete stressors, and ulcers in a longitudinally followed, population-based cohort, taking confounding risk factors into account. A total of 6,928 adults completed the Alameda C...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Levenstein S,Kaplan GA,Smith M

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 23 patients with dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) and five patients with linear-IgA bullous dermatosis (BD), we evaluated the occurrence of histologic jejunal changes and small-bowel function abnormalities. None of the patients showed clinical signs or symptoms of malabsorption. Morphological jejunal changes consisten...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： deFranchis R,Primignani M,Cipolla M,Vecchi M,Agape D,Monti M,Berti E,Zuccato E,Mussini E

更新日期：1983-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin deficiency is frequently associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Supplementation of vitamins could thus serve as an adjunctive therapy. The present meta-analysis reviews the deficiencies and alterations in serum fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) reported in IBD patients. MATERIALS AND ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fabisiak N,Fabisiak A,Watala C,Fichna J

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We documented the natural history of esophageal carcinoma and its rapid growth by measuring the change in tumor diameter radiographically in 10 patients during an observation period because the diagnosis had been missed. Nine men and one woman (age range, 48-74 years; mean, 60 years) were included in the study. Eight ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Haruma K,Tokutomi T,Yoshihara M,Sumii K,Kajiyama G

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sigmoid volvulus in young adults is rare. It usually presents as chronic recurrent attacks of abdominal pain. The diagnosis is usually delayed because of a low level of suspicion. We present the case of a 17-year-old girl with recurrent episodes of sigmoid volvulus, to illustrate the problem. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Krupsky S,Halevy A,Orda R

更新日期：1987-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the therapeutic efficacy of 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) in patients with colonic diverticular disease performing a systematic review of the literature. DATA SOURCES:Cochrane Trial Register (until Issue 4, 2008), Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (1966 to October 1, 2008), Ex...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Gatta L,Vakil N,Vaira D,Pilotto A,Curlo M,Comparato G,Leandro G,Ferro U,Lera M,Milletti S,Di Mario F

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An association between Helicobacter pylori infection and colorectal neoplasia has been reported in cross-sectional studies. GOALS:We examined the association between H. pylori infection and the development of advanced colorectal neoplasia (AN) in a screening cohort. STUDY:We identified 3753 adults, who und...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ryoo SK,Kim TJ,Kim ER,Hong SN,Kim YH,Chang DK

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifty patients with idiopathic ulcerative colitis--25 with acute exacerbation of the disease (Group I) and 25 in quiescent phase (Group II)--were studied. None of the patients had a history of recent exposure to antimicrobial drugs or hospitalization. Evidence of infection with protozoal and bacterial agents and/or pr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kochhar R,Ayyagari A,Goenka MK,Dhali GK,Aggarwal R,Mehta SK

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diverticular disease includes a spectrum of conditions sharing the underlying pathology of acquired diverticula of the colon: symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease, recurrent symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease, and complicated diverticular disease. Goals of therapy in diverticular disease should b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Di Mario F,Comparato G,Fanigliulo L,Aragona G,Cavallaro LG,Cavestro GM,Franzé A

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized trial with a blind observer compared the efficacy of an emulsion containing micronized sucralfate (1 g four times daily) and ranitidine (150 mg twice daily) in the short-term healing of peptic ulcer. Patients with a minimum ulcer size of 5 mm located in the duodenal bulb, the pyloric canal, or in the prep...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lykkegaard Nielsen MC,Vagn Nielsen O,Moesgaard F

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal manometry is a specialized procedure used to evaluate lower and upper esophageal sphincter pressure, esophageal body contraction amplitude, and peristaltic sequence. The procedure is clinically useful in evaluation of a patient with nonstructural dysphagia, unexplained or noncardiac chest pain, a compendium...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Katz PO,Menin RA,Gideon RM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deep biliary cannulation (DBC) is a prerequisite to most endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographies (ERCPs). Numerous techniques have been described to maximize success and minimize ERCP-related complications, most notably post-ERCP pancreatitis. Dye-free cannulation by using guidewires with hydrophili...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Adler DG,Verma D,Hilden K,Chadha R,Thomas K

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the fact that sequential therapy has been evaluated in more than 2500 patients and has been shown to on average provide Helicobacter pylori eradication in 90% to 94%, some authorities still question whether it should be a first-line anti-H. pylori regimen. Here, we discuss H. pylori eradication using experienc...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Graham DY,Rimbara E

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although relatively frequent. diabetic involvement of digestive tract motility has not been investigated extensively in different organs. The authors studied esophageal, gastric, and gallbladder motor function in 35 type 2 (noninsulin-dependent) diabetic patients to determine the extent of gut involvement. Of these pa...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Annese V,Bassotti G,Caruso N,De Cosmo S,Gabbrielli A,Modoni S,Frusciante V,Andriulli A

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune mediated chronic liver disease with a prevalence of 17 cases/100,000. Resistance to the standard treatment of AIH (prednisone and azathioprine) occurs in 15% to 20%. There is currently no standard treatment of patients with steroid refractory AIH. GOALS:Determine the ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Aqel BA,Machicao V,Rosser B,Satyanarayana R,Harnois DM,Dickson RC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity is a common consequence of acetaminophen overdose and may lead to acute liver failure (ALF). Currently acetaminophen is the most common cause of ALF in both United States and United Kingdom, with a trend to increasing incidence in the United States. N-acetylcysteine is the most eff...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Chun LJ,Tong MJ,Busuttil RW,Hiatt JR

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In 236 resection specimens of Crohn's disease (127 first excisions and 109 reexcisions) there were 60 specimens with fistulas (excluding anal fistulas): 44 in first excisions and 16 in reexcisions. In primary excisions, 36 fistulas arose in the ileum, three in the colon and five in the ileocecal valve. The majority we...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kelly JK,Preshaw RM

更新日期：1989-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a course of 10 biofeedback sessions in a single subject, the lower esophageal sphincter pressure measured with an open-tipped perfused catheter assembly showed significant and progressive increase with each session, until it reached normal levels. There was also a decrease in symptomatic reflux episodes, from t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Gordon A,Gordon E,Berelowitz M,Bremner CH,Bremner CG

更新日期：1983-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of heterotopic liver of the jejunum confirmed by electron microscopy in a 2-year-old girl is described. We review the literature regarding heterotopic liver and discuss its embryogenesis. We suggest that in our case, there was trapping of hepatocyte-destined mesenchyme prior to biliary tree development. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Newland JR,Markin RS,Wilson RB,Jones JW

更新日期：1989-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a rare cause of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis secondary to HTG, presents typically as an episode of acute pancreatitis (AP) or recurrent AP, rarely as chronic pancreatitis. A serum triglyceride (TG) level of more than 1,000 to 2,000 mg/dL in patients with type I, IV, or V hyperlipidemia (Fre...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Yadav D,Pitchumoni CS

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoantibodies are nonpathogenic manifestations of immune reactivity, and they may occur in acute and chronic liver diseases. Autoantibodies may be consequences rather than causes of the liver injury, and they should be regarded as diagnostic clues rather than etiologic markers. Conventional autoantibodies used in the...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Czaja AJ,Norman GL

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori infection has been linked with the development of gastric adenocarcinoma and its precursor lesion, intestinal metaplasia (IM). The presence of gastric IM is not associated with symptoms, which makes identification of individuals with this lesion difficult. It is not clear whether eradicat...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Morales TG,Sampliner RE,Camargo E,Marquis S,Garewal HS,Fennerty MB

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of our study was to assess the effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) in patients having colonoscopies. We conducted a randomized, controlled trial in large, multispecialty clinic. Eighty-six patients were referred for colonoscopies. The interventions were standard education versus standard e...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Shaw MJ,Beebe TJ,Tomshine PA,Adlis SA,Cass OW

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We sought to clarify the role of nitric oxide (NO) generated from inducible NO synthase (iNOS) during healing of rat gastric ulcers. After gastric ulcers were induced by acetic acid, rats were treated with vehicle, N(G)-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME), aminoguanidine (AG), and dexamethasone (Dex) by gastric int...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Akiba Y,Nakamura M,Mori M,Suzuki H,Oda M,Kimura H,Miura S,Tsuchiya M,Ishii H

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:The aim of this study was to compare celecoxib with loxoprofen for protection of small intestine. BACKGROUND:RCT studies report that COX-2 selective inhibitor celecoxib induces fewer small intestinal injuries than nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Loxoprofen is a prodrug nonselective NS...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fujimori S,Hanada R,Hayashida M,Sakurai T,Ikushima I,Sakamoto C

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the diagnostic process in celiac disease (CeD) has been addressed in several international guidelines, little is known about the actual proceeding in current clinical practice. This study investigated the initial presentation, the diagnostic process, follow-up evaluations, and adherence to a gluten-...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Vavricka SR,Stelzer T,Lattmann J,Stotz M,Lehmann R,Zeitz J,Scharl M,Misselwitz B,Pohl D,Fried M,Tutuian R,Fasano A,Schoepfer AM,Rogler G,Biedermann L,Greuter T

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We looked for factors predicting the therapeutic outcome in 66 patients with severe ulcerative colitis treated with intravenous hydrocortisone or corticotropin (ACTH) for 10 days. Patients were randomized before therapy within strata defined by whether they had received oral corticosteroids continuously before the stu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Meyers S,Lerer PK,Feuer EJ,Johnson JW,Janowitz HD

更新日期：1987-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoid metastases in the liver are typically solid, hypervascular lesions. We report 3 cases of cystic carcinoid tumors in the liver with radiographic findings. Two were metastatic from primary carcinoid tumors of the small intestine and one was not associated with any extra hepatic lesion at presentation or during...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Salamone L,McCarthy S,Salem RR

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxic hepatitis (HH) occurring after gastrointestinal bleeding in cirrhotic patients has been scarcely studied and is reported as a rare occurrence carrying a severe prognosis. The management of bleeding from esophageal varices (BEV) and similarly the prognosis has improved in the last decades. GOALS:To e...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Amitrano L,Guardascione MA,Martino R,Manguso F,Menchise A,Balzano A

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00