Endoscopic Treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforations, Leaks, and Fistulae.

abstract：:A 41-year-old man, who in 1969 had Crohn's disease and extensive hepatic and renal amyloidosis, has done well for 19 years after intestinal resection, with regression of massive proteinuria and maintenance of normal renal and hepatic function tests, although renal amyloidosis persists. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Mandelstam P,Simmons DE,Mitchell B

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many lines of research have established a relationship between the gut microbiome and patients with liver disease. For example, patients with cirrhosis have increased bacteremia, increased blood levels of lipopolysaccharide, and increased intestinal permeability. Patients with cirrhosis have bacterial overgrowth in th...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Brenner DA,Paik YH,Schnabl B

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lower gastrointestinal bleeding colonic varices is infrequent. We report a patient in whom the diagnosis was made by angiography and in whom portosystemic shunt has been helpful. We believe that the treatment of choice for colonic varices is portosystemic shunt, as attempts at resection, judged by the reports in the l...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Katz LB,Shakeed A,Messer J

更新日期：1985-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bleeding caused by ectopic varices is an uncommon but important and life-threatening complication of portal hypertension. Spontaneous external hemorrhage from a recanalized umbilical varix is an extremely rare source of ectopic variceal bleeding. We report on the acute presentation of a patient with a bleeding umbilic...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Assis DN,Pollak J,Schilsky ML,Emre S

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:To assess the number of chronic hepatitis C patients eligible for therapy. BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown improved response rates to treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. However, treatment with interferon alfa has major side effects, and many patients may not be eligible for therapy. STUDY:One hundr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Muir AJ,Provenzale D

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fear of cancer has evoked calls for intensive surveillance programs in Barrett's esophagus. Two evolving issues are fueling this fire: (a) the rising risk of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus over the past 20 years and (b) the coincidental increase in the recognized prevalence of Barrett's esophagus in the general p...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Richter JE,Falk GW

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The epithelial cells of the stomach and duodenum are normally protected from the damaging effects of acid and pepsin by a balancing mechanism of mucosal resistance. If an imbalance occurs, peptic ulcer may result. Traditional teaching has emphasized the importance of acid (and pepsin) as the cause of this imbalance; h...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Peterson WL

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The clinical effect of probiotics on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is still controversial. AIMS:We aimed to evaluate the effects of a probiotic mixture on IBS symptoms and the composition of fecal microbiota in patients with diarrhea-dominant IBS (D-IBS). METHODS:Fifty patients with D-IBS were randomized ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ki Cha B,Mun Jung S,Hwan Choi C,Song ID,Woong Lee H,Joon Kim H,Hyuk J,Kyung Chang S,Kim K,Chung WS,Seo JG

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study is to compare the sensitivity of computed tomography (CT) colonography (CTC) with that of colonoscopy for detecting patients with colorectal polyps in an asymptomatic screening population in Korea, thus to evaluate a possibility, whether CTC could be used as a screening tool for colore...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kim YS,Kim N,Kim SH,Park MJ,Lim SH,Yim JY,Cho KR,Kim SS,Kim DH,Eun HW,Cho KS,Kim JH,Choi BI,Jung HC,Song IS,Shin CS,Cho SH,Oh BH

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:The aim of this study was to analyze the incidence and associated charges of fecal impaction for trends in hospital and patient demographics in emergency departments (ED) across the United States. BACKGROUND:In 2010, an ICD-9-CM code (560.32) for fecal impaction was introduced, allowing for assessment of fecal i...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Corban C,Sommers T,Sengupta N,Jones M,Cheng V,Friedlander E,Bollom A,Lembo A

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The clinicopathologic features of 221 patients with intestinal-type (IT) gastric cancer were compared retrospectively with those of 290 diffuse type (DT). Intestinal type was characterized by an older mean age (65.0 +/- 10.8 years vs. 56.2 +/- 13 years), a higher male-female ratio (2.56 vs. 1.06), predominance of bloo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Wu MS,Yang KC,Shun CT,Hsiao TJ,Lin CC,Wang HP,Chuang SM,Lee WJ,Lin JT

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extrahepatic biliary atresia (EHBA), an inflammatory sclerosing cholangiopathy, is the leading indication for liver transplantation in children. The cause is still unknown, although possible infectious, genetic, and immunologic etiologies have received much recent focus. These theories are often dependent on each othe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Bassett MD,Murray KF

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cytoprotection in response to different agents (prostaglandins, carotenoids, etc.) failed to occur after surgical vagotomy. Decreased gastric emptying and the increased vascular permeability were tested in ethanol-treated rats without and with bilateral surgical vagotomy. The experiments were carried out on Sp...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Mózsik G,Király A,Garamszegi M,Jávor T,Nagy L,Németh A,Sütö G,Vincze A

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Capsule endoscopy (CE) can detect Crohn's disease in patients with suggestive symptoms but with negative results from the traditional diagnostic work-up (ileocolonoscopy and small bowel follow-through). The objective of this study was to determine which clinical features predict the diagnosis of Crohn's di...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Valle J,Alcántara M,Pérez-Grueso MJ,Navajas J,Muñoz-Rosas C,Legaz ML,Cuena R,Carrobles JM

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two unusual cases of liquid caustic ingestion that resulted in gangrene of the duodenum and adjacent colon, and burns of the esophagus, stomach, and pancreas are presented. The routine evaluation of the oropharynx, esophagus, and stomach after liquid caustic ingestion can seriously underestimate the extent of injury t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Guth AA,Pachter HL,Albanese C,Kim U

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Risk factors for osteoporotic fracture as well as inpatient utilization and mortality have not been thoroughly studied in patients with cirrhosis. We analyzed data from a national database to determine fracture risk in patients with cirrhosis, specific risk factors, and the effect of fractures on he...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Patel A,Silverman S,Baghdadi J,Shah O,Sundaram V

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:Our aim was to study the prevalence of dysplasia and progression to high-grade dysplasia (HGD) and esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in African Americans (AA) with Barrett's esophagus (BE) and compare it with that of non-Hispanic white (NHW) controls. BACKGROUND:BE, a precursor of EAC, is a disease of predominantl...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Thota PN,Zackria S,Sanaka MR,Patil D,Goldblum J,Lopez R,Chak A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:The study aimed to compare the level and characteristics of disease-related knowledge of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) between the West and the East using an international version of a questionnaire regarding knowledge of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD-KNOW). BACKGROUND:The authors recently dev...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Kim JY,Yoon H,Hwang JS,Yang SK,Park SH,Loftus EV Jr

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple lymphomatous polyposis is very rare. We report two cases affecting duodenum, small intestine and colon/rectum, both with extensive disease, making radical surgery impossible and chemotherapy the treatment of choice. One patient died 23 days after initial treatment of myocardial infiltration, and the other is ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Norum J,Hovde O,Stalsberg H

更新日期：1994-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Churug-Strauss Syndrome (CSS), gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is an uncommon site of involvement. In addition to review of recent literature, we herein report a case of CSS with unusual involvement of GIT. The patient was being treated for idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome for 2 years; he later developed acute pe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sharma MC,Safaya R,Sidhu BS

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Split-dose regimens (SpDs) were recommended as a first choice for bowel preparation, whereas same-day regimens (SaDs) were recommended as an alternative; however, randomized trials compared them with mixed results. The meta-analysis was aimed at clarifying efficacy level between the 2 regimens. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Cheng YL,Huang KW,Liao WC,Luo JC,Lan KH,Su CW,Wang YJ,Hou MC

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-A, non-B viral hepatitis may cause many different hematologic abnormalities, such as transient anemia, granulocytopenia, thrombocytopenia, atypical lymphcytosis, or aplastic anemia. We describe a patient who developed a myelodysplastic syndrome (refractory anemia with excess blasts) after prednisone therapy for no...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Jacoby RF,Brasitus TA

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of therapeutic advances, we carried out meta-analysis of results from 18 randomized, controlled clinical studies to update a previous meta-analysis and to provide an overview of clinical trials involving treatment of functional dyspepsia. The studies were included only if they satisfied inclusion and exclusion...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Finney JS,Kinnersley N,Hughes M,O'Bryan-Tear CG,Lothian J

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:Follicular lymphoma (FL) is a common nodal lymphoma. Primary gastrointestinal follicular lymphoma (GIFL) is rare and most commonly occurs in the elder women with indolent clinical course, mainly in the duodenum and terminal ileum. We conducted this study to characterize GIFL in Taiwan. STUDY:A total of 13 cases ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Huang WT,Hsu YH,Yang SF,Chuang SS

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with cirrhosis developed hemoperitoneum, lactic acidosis, and hyperphosphatemia in the absence of shock. At post-mortem examination occult multicentric hepatocellular carcinoma eroding the liver capsule was present. The case emphasizes the central role of the liver in lactic acidosis, indicates that hemoperi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Berenson MM,Lee RG

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 70 patients with achalasia and related motor disorders, 3 developed Barrett's esophagus 5, 8, and 15 years after esophagomyotomy. One of the three had dysplastic changes in the Barrett's mucosa. Although an increased incidence of gastroesophageal reflux, esophagitis, and stricture are well-known complications after...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Agha FP,Keren DF

更新日期：1987-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nighttime reflux has been demonstrated to be associated with a more aggressive presentation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, it has remained unknown until now if the difference in nighttime reflux between the different GERD groups is related to the distribution of intraesophageal pH level ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hershcovici T,Jha LK,Fass R

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is often preceded by an infectious disease. A case of GBS after hepatitis A in a pregnant woman is described. The patient was treated with intravenous immunoglobulin and had full recovery with no neurologic sequelae. She gave birth in term to a healthy baby. This is the first reported cas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Breuer GS,Morali G,Finkelstein Y,Halevy J

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Between 1984 and 1992, 14 cases of "secondary" achalasia were diagnosed at our institution, five due to malignancy and nine as a result of esophageal or paraesophageal surgery. Preoperative manometry had excluded preexistent achalasia in eight of nine of the latter patients. Dysphagia developed immediately postoperati...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Ellingson TL,Kozarek RA,Gelfand MD,Botoman AV,Patterson DJ

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined 2,253 consecutive dyspeptic patients referred to our endoscopy service by general practitioners ("open" group) and hospital clinicians ("clinic" group) to study the prevalence of the various endoscopic findings according to patient age and the route of endoscopic referral. The results obtained are represen...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Mansi C,Mela GS,Savarino V,Mele MR,Valle F,Celle G

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00