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Duplication Cyst of the Sigmoid ColonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 21-year-old male with developmental delay presented with abdominal pain of two days' duration. He was afebrile and his abdomen was soft with mild diffuse tenderness. There were no peritoneal signs. Plain x-ray demonstrated a large air-filled structure in the right upper quadrant. Computed tomography of the abdomen revealed a 9×8 cm structure adjacent to the hepatic flexure containing an air-fluid level. It did not contain oral contrast and had no apparent communication with the colon. At operation, the cystic lesion was identified as a duplication cyst of the sigmoid colon that was adherent to the right upper ...
Source: Gastroenterology Research and Practice - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Gastric ulcers linked to increased risk for pancreatic cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers have found that gastric ulcers are associated with an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, suggesting that N-nitrosamine formation may be an important mechanism in pancreatic carcinogenesis. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)
Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Latest updates to UK DUETSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We have recently added the following uncertainties to UK DUETS: Bariatric surgery for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in obese patients Chinese herbal medicines for induction of remission in advanced or late gastric cancer Optimal duration of pegatheron plus ribavirin therapy for chronic hepatitis C in patients with HIV Peginterferon plus ribavirin versus no treatment for chronic hepatitis C in patients with HIV Photodynamic therapy using 5-ALA versus porfimer sodium for Barrett's oesophagus Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus and Barrett's dysplasia Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection for oligomet...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Oesophagus - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Latest updates to UK DUETSEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We have recently added the following uncertainties to UK DUETS: Bariatric surgery for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in obese patients Chinese herbal medicines for induction of remission in advanced or late gastric cancer Optimal duration of pegatheron plus ribavirin therapy for chronic hepatitis C in patients with HIV Peginterferon plus ribavirin versus no treatment for chronic hepatitis C in patients with HIV Photodynamic therapy using 5-ALA versus porfimer sodium for Barrett's oesophagus Radiofrequency ablation for Barrett's oesophagus and Barrett's dysplasia Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection for oligomet...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Bowel screening programme: clinical standards ~ February 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland exists to improve the quality of healthcare in Scotland, by setting standards, monitoring performance and providing support to NHSScotland on effective clinical practice and service improvements. This document introduces the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland clinical standards for bowel screening. It comprises six standards: general call-recall the screening process the laboratory process pre-colonoscopy assessment colonoscopy and histopathology The standards can be found in section five. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Blueberries Counteract Intestinal DiseasesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is already known that blueberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamins. New research from the Lund University Faculty of Engineering in Sweden shows that blueberry fibre are important and can alleviate and protect against intestinal inflammations, such as ulcerative colitis. The protective effect is even better if the blueberries are eaten together with probiotics... (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news

Localization of muscarinic receptors M1R, M2R and M3R in the human colonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions & Inferences In the human colon, subtypes of MRs were present on multiple cell types within the enteric circuits underlying motility, secretory and vasoactive reflexes. The cellular distribution for MRs found in this study agrees with data from functional studies, providing insight into the role MRs have in mediating enteric cholinergic neurotransmission. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - February 9, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: a. m. harrington, c. j. peck, l. liu, e. burcher, j. m. hutson, b. r. southwell Source Type: journals

Oral H. pylori infection linked to oxidative stress, altered redox equilibriumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Helicobacter pylori infection may be associated with altered redox equilibrium, suggest researchers who found that the total antioxidant capacity of saliva samples from H. pylori-positive individuals was significantly lower than samples from non-infected individuals. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)
Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Radiofrequency-assisted liver resectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Cancer of the liver may be surgically removed in a number of ways. Radiofrequency (RF) assisted resection employs RF energy to coagulate the liver at the hepatic resection line after which hepatic resection is performed with the use of a common scalpel. Intended audience: Gastrointestinal surgeons, oncologists. Publication history information: Published February 2007. NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance 211. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

ThreadwormEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This record contains the following:In the right clinical topic?How up-to-date is this topic?Background informationMaking a diagnosisManagementEvidenceDrugs in this topicLeaflets for patients (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Small intestine)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Small intestine - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (HP) in dyspepsia: Quick Reference Guide for Primary CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aim: To improve the diagnosis of infectious disease in primary care To improve use of the microbiology laboratory in primary care To target the use of antibiotics and anti-fungals in primary care Production: The templates have been produced in consultation with GPs and specialists in the field. They are in agreement with other guidance, including Prodigy, SIGN and NICE. The guidance is fully referenced and graded. The guidance is not all-encompassing, as it is meant to be quick reference. If more detail is required we suggest referral to the websites and references quoted. The guidance is updated annually. Local adaptation...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Diagnostic procedures - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Bowel screening programme: clinical standards ~ February 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland exists to improve the quality of healthcare in Scotland, by setting standards, monitoring performance and providing support to NHSScotland on effective clinical practice and service improvements. This document introduces the NHS Quality Improvement Scotland clinical standards for bowel screening. It comprises six standards: general call-recall the screening process the laboratory process pre-colonoscopy assessment colonoscopy and histopathology The standards can be found in section five. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Prevention)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Prevention - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Best Practice Statement: caring for children and young people in the community receiving enteral tube feedingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: The aim of the statement is to offer guidance to nurses, allied health professionals, midwives, and health visitors on best practice relating to the care of children/young people in the community receiving enteral tube feeding. This statement refers to children and young people from birth until transition to adult services (this varies between areas but usually occurs between 14 and 19 years of age). Intended audience: Healthcare professionals working in the community. Publication history information: Published in September 2007. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and li...
Source: NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases - Updates for Therapeutic Nutrition - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation for type 1 diabetes mellitusEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a condition that occurs when the body does not produce enough insulin (a substance that helps control sugar balance in the body). It is usually treatable with insulin injections, but people with type 1 diabetes mellitus have an increased risk of other health problems, such heart disease. Allogeneic pancreatic islet cell transplantation involves the removal of cells called islet cells, which are responsible for the production of insulin, from human donors. These cells are inserted into the patient's liver to restart insulin production within the body. However, patients who have this procedu...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Pancreas - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

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This record contains the following:In the right clinical topic?How up-to-date is this topic?Background informationMaking a diagnosisManagementEvidenceDrugs in this topicLeaflets for patients (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: February 2010, Vol. 71, Issue 2Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
GIE audio presents the abstracts from the February issue's original articles for your listening pleasure. (Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Various Source Type: podcasts

Diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (HP) in dyspepsia: Quick Reference Guide for Primary CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aim: To improve the diagnosis of infectious disease in primary care To improve use of the microbiology laboratory in primary care To target the use of antibiotics and anti-fungals in primary care Production: The templates have been produced in consultation with GPs and specialists in the field. They are in agreement with other guidance, including Prodigy, SIGN and NICE. The guidance is fully referenced and graded. The guidance is not all-encompassing, as it is meant to be quick reference. If more detail is required we suggest referral to the websites and references quoted. The guidance is updated annually. Local adaptation...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Stomach - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

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This record contains the following:In the right clinical topic?How up-to-date is this topic?Background informationMaking a diagnosisManagementEvidenceDrugs in this topicLeaflets for patients (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Small intestine)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Small intestine - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Guidance for the Management of Norovirus Infection in Cruise Ships 2007Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
These guidelines from the Health Protection Agency, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, and Association of Port Health Authorities, are for health professionals, port health, and other agency staff and the crew of affected vessels for the identification and management of norovirus outbreaks aboard cruise vessels. They also form the basis of a standard approach to minimise the impact of the disease being brought aboard a vessel by passengers and crew, particularly during periods of heightened activity of the virus in the UK and other countries where a significant number of passengers are due to join the vessel. This is not a pr...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Small intestine - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Practice parameters for the treatment of faecal incontinenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Faecal incontinence is defined in a consensus conference report in 2001 as "recurrent uncontrolled passage of faecal material for at least one month, in an individual with a developmental age of at least 4 years." Incontinence to flatus also may cause substantial impairment of quality of life and should be considered in the definition. Because of the lack of standardization, the true prevalence of fecal incontinence is difficult to determine. The purpose of these guidelines by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is to provide information on treatment decisions. Intended audience: Healthcare p...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (STEP) for bowel lengthening in parenteral nutrition-dependent childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: In children, some diseases may result in abnormally short bowel. The medical name for this condition is short bowel syndrome (SBS). This can cause severe nutritional problems because of insufficient absorption of food. Serial transverse enteroplasty is an operation where the bowel is cut and stapled in a zig-zag pattern in order to narrow and lengthen it. Intended audience: Paediatric surgeons. Publication history information: Published on 26 September 2007. NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance 232. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Serial transverse enteroplasty procedure (STEP) for bowel lengthening in parenteral nutrition-dependent childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: In children, some diseases may result in abnormally short bowel. The medical name for this condition is short bowel syndrome (SBS). This can cause severe nutritional problems because of insufficient absorption of food. Serial transverse enteroplasty is an operation where the bowel is cut and stapled in a zig-zag pattern in order to narrow and lengthen it. Intended audience: Paediatric surgeons. Publication history information: Published on 26 September 2007. NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance 232. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases - Updates for Therapeutic Nutrition)
Source: NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases - Updates for Therapeutic Nutrition - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

National Service Framework for children, young people and maternity services: continenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Continence issues form a part of the National Service Framework for Children Young People and Maternity Services. This exemplar describes a patient journey and the considerations which apply to each stage in addressing the issues. Intended audience: GPs, urologists, healthcare professionals working in paediatric continence clinics, pharmacists. Publication history information: Published 02 October 2007. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Practice parameters for anal squamous neoplasmsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Squamous-cell cancer (SCC) of the anus is an uncommon malignancy, affecting approximately 4,600 patients per year in the United States. The relatively low incidence of anal cancer limits the power of studies to make high-grade, evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment. This practice parameter which focuses specifically on squamous neoplasms aims to define quality care for patients with this condition, based on the best available evidence. Intended audience: Healthcare professionals. Publication history information: Published by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons in Diseases of the Col...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Guidance for public health and commissioners: bowel cancer screening programmeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of the programme are to: identify and invite eligible men and women for screening, provide clear information quickly to people with either normal or abnormal faecal occult blood test (FOBt) results, diagnose a significant proportion of cancers at an early stage, minimise anxiety among participants in the programme, make the best use of screening resources, develop the staff who deliver the screening service, and to continue research into screening for diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Intended audience: Public health leads and commissioners in primary care trusts (PCTs). Publication history ...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Guidance for public health and commissioners: bowel cancer screening programmeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of the programme are to: identify and invite eligible men and women for screening, provide clear information quickly to people with either normal or abnormal faecal occult blood test (FOBt) results, diagnose a significant proportion of cancers at an early stage, minimise anxiety among participants in the programme, make the best use of screening resources, develop the staff who deliver the screening service, and to continue research into screening for diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Intended audience: Public health leads and commissioners in primary care trusts (PCTs). Publication history ...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Prevention - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Stent insertion for bleeding oesophageal varicesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Aims: Potentially life threatening bleeding can occur from swollen veins in the gullet (oesophagus). This procedure involves temporarily inserting into the oeophagus a tube-shaped mesh covered in plastic (a stent). This is expanded to the width of the gullet so that it presses against the varicose veins with the aim of stopping the bleeding. The stent is removed within 2 weeks. Intended audience: Gastroenterologists, healthcare professionals. Publication history information: Published 25 June 2008. NICE Interventional Procedure Guidance 265. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Disea...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Oesophagus - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Cancer screening in the United States, 2009: A review of the current American Cancer Society guidelines and issues in cancer screeningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Cancer Society summarises their current guidelines, discusses recent evidence and policy changes that have implications for cancer screening. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Cancer screening in the United States, 2009: A review of the current American Cancer Society guidelines and issues in cancer screeningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American Cancer Society summarises their current guidelines, discusses recent evidence and policy changes that have implications for cancer screening. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Prevention)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Prevention - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Guidelines on the prevention of post-operative vomiting in childrenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This report investigates the causes of post-operative vomiting in children and summarises the efficacy of treatments used to prevent and treat postoperative vomiting in children. The guidelines have been prepared using SIGN Methodology drawing together available evidence and recommending best practice based on the available evidence and on the clinical experience of the guidelines development group. Intended audience: Paediatric anaesthetists, other healthcare professionals caring for post-operative children. Publication history information: Published Spring 2009. Access: Available to the general public. (Source: Gastroent...
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Distinct Demographic Profiles Between Crohn's Disease And Ulcerative ColitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) [comprising mainly Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)] is thought to affect about 150 000 people in the United Kingdom, the prevalence of severe IBD is not known. Mortality following hospitalization for IBD is significant but little has been reported on long-term follow-up... (Source: Crohn's News From Medical News Today)
Source: Crohn's News From Medical News Today - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Crohn's Source Type: news

A 5-HT4-receptor activation-induced neural plasticity enhances in vivo reconstructs of enteric nerve circuit insultEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions & Inferences These results indicate that activation of enteric neural 5-HT4-receptors promotes reconstruction of an enteric neural circuit leading to the recovery of the defecation reflex in the distal gut, and that this reconstruction involves possibly neural stem cells. These findings indicate that treatment with 5-HT4 agonists could be a novel therapy for generating new enteric neurons to rescue aganglionic gut disorders. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - February 8, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: h. matsuyoshi, h. kuniyasu, m. okumura, h. misawa, r. katsui, g.-x. zhang, k. obata, m. takaki Source Type: journals

Is the DHEAS/cortisol ratio a potential filter for non-operable constipated cases?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Constipation is a significant manifestation of a number of psychological disorders. Published papers recommend using self-assessment questionnaires for discriminating psychological from non-psychological constipated patients before operating on them but reports from major surveys revealed that general practitioners failed to diagnose 70% of depressed patients using self-assessment questionnaires. Lower circulating concentrations of progesterone, 17-hydroxyprogesterone, cortisol, testosterone, androstenedione, and dehydroepiandrostenedione sulfate (DHEAS) during the follicular phase in constipated young women compared w...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: El-Tawil AM Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Iron: An emerging factor in colorectal carcinogenesis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The carcinogenic potential of iron in colorectal cancer (CRC) is not fully understood. Iron is able to undergo reduction and oxidation, making it important in many physiological processes. This inherent redox property of iron, however, also renders it toxic when it is present in excess. Iron-mediated generation of reactive oxygen species via the Fenton reaction, if uncontrolled, may lead to cell damage as a result of lipid peroxidation and oxidative DNA and protein damage. This may promote carcinogenesis through increased genomic instability, chromosomal rearrangements as well as mutations of proto-oncogenes and tumour...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chua AC, Klopcic B, Lawrance IC, Olynyk JK, Trinder D Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Recent developments in palliative chemotherapy for locally advanced and metastatic pancreas cancer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In spite of advances made in the management of the other more common cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, significant progress in the treatment of pancreatic cancer remains elusive. Nearly as many deaths occur from pancreatic cancer as are diagnosed each year reflecting the poor prognosis typically associated with this disease. Until recently, the only treatment with an impact on survival was surgery. In the palliative setting, gemcitabine (Gem) has been a standard treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer since it was shown a decade ago to result in a superior clinical benefit response and survival compared with bolu...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bayraktar S, Bayraktar UD, Rocha-Lima CM Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Experience of a single center with congenital hepatic fibrosis: A review of the literature.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Congenital hepatic fibrosis (CHF) is an autosomal recessive inherited malformation defined pathologically by a variable degree of periportal fibrosis and irregularly shaped proliferating bile ducts. It is one of the fibropolycystic diseases, which also include Caroli disease, autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease, and autosomal recessive polycystic kidney disease. Clinically it is characterized by hepatic fibrosis, portal hypertension, and renal cystic disease. CHF is known to occur in association with a range of both inherited and non-inherited disorders, with multiorgan involvement, as a result of ductal plate...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shorbagi A, Bayraktar Y Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

How useful is rectal endosonography in the staging of rectal cancer?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
It is essential in treating rectal cancer to have adequate preoperative imaging, as accurate staging can influence the management strategy, type of resection, and candidacy for neoadjuvant therapy. In the last twenty years, endorectal ultrasound (ERUS) has become the primary method for locoregional staging of rectal cancer. ERUS is the most accurate modality for assessing local depth of invasion of rectal carcinoma into the rectal wall layers (T stage). Lower accuracy for T2 tumors is commonly reported, which could lead to sonographic overstaging of T3 tumors following preoperative therapy. Unfortunately, ERUS is not a...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kav T, Bayraktar Y Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Capillaria hepatica in China.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Capillaria hepatica (C. hepatica) is a parasitic nematode causing hepatic capillariasis in numerous mammals. Ecologic studies showed that the first hosts of C. hepatica were rodents, among which rats had relatively high infection rates, which explains why C. hepatica spreads globally. Anatomical studies showed that the liver was the principal site of colonization by these parasites and physical damage tended to occur. Although C. hepatica might lead to serious liver disorders, relevant clinical reports were rare, because of the non-specific nature of clinical symptoms, leading to misdiagnosis. This review mainly focuse...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Li CD, Yang HL, Wang Y Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Schistosoma mansoni proteins attenuate gastrointestinal motility disturbances during experimental colitis in mice.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Treatment with S. mansoni proteins attenuated intestinal inflammation and ameliorated motility disturbances during murine experimental colitis. PMID: 20135718 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ruyssers NE, De Winter BY, De Man JG, Ruyssers ND, Van Gils AJ, Loukas A, Pearson MS, Weinstock JV, Pelckmans PA, Moreels TG Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Involvement of PI3K and ERK1/2 pathways in hepatocyte growth factor-induced cholangiocarcinoma cell invasion.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: These data indicate that HGF promotes CCA cell invasiveness through dys-localization of E-cadherin and induction of cell motility by distinct signaling pathways depending on cell line type. PMID: 20135719 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Menakongka A, Suthiphongchai T Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Endoscopic findings and clinicopathologic characteristics of colonic schistosomiasis: A report of 46 cases.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Endoscopy contributes to the diagnosis of colonic schistosomiasis although it is nonspecific. A correct diagnosis of colonic schistosomiasis can be established by endoscopy in combination with its clinicopathologic characteristics. PMID: 20135720 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cao J, Liu WJ, Xu XY, Zou XP Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided celiac plexus neurolysis using a reverse phase polymer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: EUS-guided CPN using a reverse phase polymer in a non-survival porcine model was technically feasible. The presence of a poloxamer gel at the site of the celiac plexus at necropsy indicates a precise delivery of the neurolytic agent. PMID: 20135721 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Obstein KL, Martins FP, Fernández-Esparrach G, Thompson CC Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

ABCG5-positivity in tumor buds is an indicator of poor prognosis in node-negative colorectal cancer patients.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Expression of putative stem cell markers EpCAM and ABCG5 within the tumor buds of colorectal cancer are frequently noted and are associated with poor prognosis. PMID: 20135722 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hostettler L, Zlobec I, Terracciano L, Lugli A Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Pericardiocentesis with cisplatin for malignant pericardial effusion and tamponade.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Pericardiocentesis along with catheter drainage appears to be a safe and effective for pericardial malignant effusion and tamponade, and cisplatin instillation prevents recurrence. PMID: 20135723 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Oida T, Mimatsu K, Kano H, Kawasaki A, Kuboi Y, Fukino N, Amano S Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Surgery for gastrointestinal malignant melanoma: Experience from surgical training center.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: GI MM had an unfavorable prognosis, except in patients who underwent curative resection (53.8% of cases), who had a mean survival of 29.7 mo. PMID: 20135724 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Akaraviputh T, Arunakul S, Lohsiriwat V, Iramaneerat C, Trakarnsanga A Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Effects of in vitro cultivated Calculus Bovis compound on pulmonary lesions in rabbits with schistosomiasis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: ICCBco can effectively prevent pulmonary complications in portal hypertensive rabbits with schistosomiasis by means of improving lung microcirculation and lowering the content of extracellular matrix. PMID: 20135725 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Li T, Yang Z, Cai HJ, Song LW, Lu KY, Zhou Z, Wu ZD Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Methylation of Dickkopf-3 as a prognostic factor in cirrhosis-related hepatocellular carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Methylation of DKK3 is an important event in early malignant transformation and HCC progression, and therefore might be a prognostic indicator for risk assessment of HCC. PMID: 20135726 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yang B, Du Z, Gao YT, Lou C, Zhang SG, Bai T, Wang YJ, Song WQ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Therapy and prognostic features of primary clear cell carcinoma of the liver.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Postoperative chemotherapy has no obvious effect on survival of patients with PCCCL. Clear cell ratio, capsule formation, preoperative liver function, and vascular invasion were independent risk factors for prognosis. PMID: 20135727 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ji SP, Li Q, Dong H Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

Treatment of hepatitis B virus-associated glomerulonephritis: A meta-analysis.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Antiviral but not corticosteroid treatment can decrease proteinuria and promote HBeAg clearance in HBV-GN patients. PMID: 20135728 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zhang Y, Zhou JH, Yin XL, Wang FY Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals

A case of gouty arthritis following percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of acute gouty arthritis in a 71-year-old man with chronic renal failure who was treated with RFA for a HCC lesion and who had hepatitis B-associated cirrhosis and mild renal insufficiency. Regular surveillance of the patient detected a 3.5 cm HCC lesion. Because the patient had declined surgery, RFA was chosen for therapy. On the third post-procedural day, the laboratory results showed increases in his uric acid and potassium levels, which were compatible with a tumor lysis syndrome. On the 6th post-procedural day, the patient complained of new right knee pain. Subsequent joint aspiration revealed monos...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - February 7, 2010 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Choi DH, Lee HS Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals