The assessment and management of defecatory dysfunction: a critical appraisal.

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：: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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With recent advances in radiographic testing, there have been increases in the incidental identification of pancreatic cysts. Determining management, specifically, which cysts can be watched versus intervened upon has significant impact on at the patient-physician level as well as globally on resource...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Harrison JM,Castillo CF

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is reserved primarily for therapeutic reasons. Recent literature continues to support therapeutic uses of the technique. This review addresses the literature in the field of biliary endoscopy for the year 2006 and is intended to assist gastroenterologists...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wamsteker EJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research in celiac disease is unraveling new findings at a high rate, and major advances seem to occur in all areas such as genetics, environmental factor, pathophysiology, and even prospective therapeutic implications. RECENT FINDINGS:New insight is being gained into the interplay between genetic an...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Guandalini S,Setty M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the past year, numerous important papers were published on chronic pancreatitis, its causes, and its diagnosis; the cause of fibrosis; and pain in pancreatic cancer. More than 750 mutations have been described in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator (CFTR) gene. Some mutations cause relatively mild reduction...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Chari ST,Dimagno EP

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the complications of portal hypertension that have occurred in the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific topics reviewed are the pathophysiology of portal hypertension (including recent findings regarding intrah...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Garcia-Tsao G

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Our objective was to review advances in bile acids in health and disease published in the last 2 years. Bile acid diarrhea (BAD) is recognized as a common cause of chronic diarrhea, and its recognition has been facilitated by development of new screening tests. RECENT FINDINGS:Primary BAD can account...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Oduyebo I,Camilleri M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhea is a common sequela of deregulated immune pathways underlying the wide range of intestinal acute and chronic diseases. The ongoing investigation of novel immune components and susceptibility factors allows better understanding of these pathologic mechanisms and continues to advance therapeutic options. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lahav M,Chang E

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral gastroenteritis is a major public health problem worldwide, and the number of identified pathogens continuously increases. Investigators have made considerable progress toward understanding both the epidemiology and the mechanisms of virus-cell interactions, host responses, and pathogenesis. A vaccine for the mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Shaw RD

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cytokines of the intestinal microenvironment largely dictate immunological responses after mucosal insults and the dominance of homeostatic or proinflammatory pathways. This review presents important recent studies on the role of specific cytokines in the pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bamias G,Cominelli F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To quantify antiplatelet-related gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), characterize patients at greatest risk and summarize risk-management strategies emphasizing evolving knowledge in acute management of antiplatelet-related bleeding. RECENT FINDINGS:New paradigms for acute management of antiplatelet-rel...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Abraham NS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming increasingly utilized as a form of health care, with recent studies suggesting that over 40% of Americans use some form of CAM. This has major financial implications for the health care industry. Traditional physicians frequently are unaware of CAM use by their ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Haas L,McClain C,Varilek G

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Eosinophilic colitis is a rare condition, with a prevalence rate in the USA of 2-3/100 000 persons (0.003%), but diagnosed in 0.1% of biopsies in those colonoscoped for diarrhoea. Secondary colonic eosinophilia is more common and associated with systemic, colonic and infectious diseases. In this revie...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Walker MM,Potter MD,Talley NJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interesting advances occurred recently in nutrient absorption. Kinetics of triacylglycerol appearance in endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lymph support the hypothesis that endoplasmic reticulum-to-Golgi transport is rate-limiting for lipid absorption. Apolipoprotein B does not appear necessary for initial f...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Nutting DF,Kumar NS,St Hilaire RJ,Mansbach CM 2nd

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Alcohol consumption is increasing globally, as are complications of alcohol-related liver disease, including the most severe manifestation, alcoholic hepatitis. Despite the increased prevalence, many patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis are either not diagnosed or inadequately treated leadin...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Aday AW,Mitchell MC,Casey LC

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a rare, idiopathic biliary disease often with an insidious onset, variable disease course, and premature death related to benign and malignant PSC-related sequelae. This review aims to discuss the epidemiology, clinical variants, and natural history of PSC, inco...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Takakura WR,Tabibian JH,Bowlus CL

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immunoglobulin G4-associated cholangitis is a recently identified clinical entity characterized by infiltration of immunoglobulin G4 -bearing plasma cells in bile ducts and other affected tissues. This review is focused mainly on the most recent studies published during the last 2 years that have incr...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Björnsson E

更新日期：2008-05-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent literature (2009-2010) on acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. RECENT FINDINGS:There is a decreasing trend in the incidence and hospitalization for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage worldwide, with significant improvement in rebleeding and mortality....

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Chiu PW,Sung JJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Morbid obesity is an epidemic in the United States and parts of Europe, with severe health consequences. As the number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery has increased dramatically, it is crucial for the gastroenterologist caring for these patients to have a better understanding of the procedure...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lee CW,Kelly JJ,Wassef WY

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this brief review is to provide an up-to-date view of the role played by α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblastic cells in promoting intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma progression. RECENT FINDINGS:An increase in α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblasti...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sirica AE,Campbell DJ,Dumur CI

更新日期：2011-05-01 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：:The pancreatic acinar cell is a valuable cell model for understanding how activation of plasma membrane receptors generates signals that propagate, amplify, diversify, and integrate to control cellular function. A primary signaling system involves the activation of heterotrimeric G proteins that stimulate phospholipas...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Logsdon CD

更新日期：2000-09-01 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:The prevalence of allergic diseases continues to rise globally in developed countries. Since the initial proposal of the hygiene hypothesis, there has been increasing evidence to suggest that the intestinal microbiota, particularly during early infancy, plays a critical role in regulating immune respo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Russell SL,Finlay BB

更新日期：2012-11-01 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:Recently, a new class of intracellular pattern recognition receptors belonging to the family of nucleotide binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors that includes NOD1, NOD2 and IPAF has been described. These proteins are involved in recognizing bacterial components or their degradation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rescigno M,Nieuwenhuis EE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Diet has a significant impact on the risk of developing CRC, but though processed meat is a known positive contributor, the effects of other dietary components are largely mixed. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pan P,Yu J,Wang LS

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00