MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Korean J Gastroenter...' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:25 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180435&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873819%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shin WG Abstract Primary antibiotic resistance of Helicobacter pylori strains and eradication rate according to gastroduodenal disease in Korea. PMID: 21873819 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180435 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:38 +0100 5180435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180434&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873820%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SY, Jung SW Abstract Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is known to be associated with many gastrointestinal diseases including peptic ulcer. In Korea, eradication of H. pylori is recommended for peptic ulcer disease, low grade gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and early gastric cancer. Standard triple therapy using proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin and bismuth-containing quadruple therapy have been the main first-line and second-line therapy for H. pylori in Korea. Although eradication rate of second-line quadruple therapy remains similar to that of the past, the success rate of eradication with triple therapy has decreased with increasing antimicrobial resistance to H. pylori. There is no standard third-line therapy, and some regim... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180434 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:34 +0100 5180434 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180433&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873821%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Primary antibiotic resistance and H. pylori eradication rate were not different between cancer and non-cancer patients. PMID: 21873821 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180433 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:29 +0100 5180433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180432&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873822%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The seroprevalence of HBsAg in Daegu/Gyeongbuk province was 4.8% and showed no difference through the time period of 10 years. The seroprevalence of anti-HCV was 0.5% and also showed no difference through the time periods. PMID: 21873822 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180432 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:25 +0100 5180432 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180431&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873823%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: ERCP is effective and safe even in elderly patients. Outcomes of diagnostic and therapeutic ERCP in the elderly patients were similar to those in non-elderly patients. Elderly patients undergoing ERCP carried similar risk of pancreatitis but a higher risk of bleeding and perforation compared to non-elderly patients. PMID: 21873823 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180431 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:20 +0100 5180431 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180430&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873824%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The lack of radiation protection of ERCP endoscopists in Korea was seemed serious. Awareness of radiation hazard should be more concerned and educated in parallel with the preparation of radiation protection equipments. PMID: 21873824 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180430 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:13 +0100 5180430 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180429&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873825%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of 49 year-old man who presented with chemical colitis caused by self-inflicted hydrogen peroxide enema. In the sigmoidoscopic examination, diffuse erythematous and edematous mucosal change with multiple ulcerations and easy touch bleeding was noted from the rectum to the proximal sigmoid colon. Abdominal computed tomography showed diffuse wall thickening of the rectum and the sigmoid colon with inflammatory and reactive change at surrounding. The patient was treated with NPO, intravenous fluid, and antibiotic therapy. On 5th hospital day, abdominal pain and bloody stool disappeared, and the patient started oral feeding. He discharged on 6th hospital day with fully recovered state. PMID: 21873825 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180429 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:09 +0100 5180429 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180428&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873826%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang SJ, Moon W, Park MI, Kim KJ, Kim JB, Park MJ, Park SJ, Chang HK Abstract Erythema nodosum is the most common form of septal panniculitis and the most frequent skin manifestation associated with inflammatory bowel disease, affecting up to 15% of Crohn's disease patients. Since the development of erythema nodosum is closely related with a variety of disorders and condition, it can serve as an important early sign of systemic disease. Here, we present the occurrence of erythema nodosum as an early sign of Cronh's disease in a 16-year-old woman. PMID: 21873826 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180428 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:25:03 +0100 5180428 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180427&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873827%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tae HJ, Jun DW, Choi JW, Kim WJ, Kim BY, Sohn JH, Lee MH Abstract Pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) is now the standard treatment for chronic hepatitis C. But, there are few reports about patients with end stage renal disease, and treatment protocol for HCV infection has not been determined, particularly in patients on peritoneal dialysis. We experienced a case of a peritoneal dialysis patient with chronic hepatitis C who was successfully treated with PEG-IFN monotherapy. A 50-year old man was undergoing peritoneal dialysis because of diabetic nephropathy. Considering that his HCV genotype was 2, we decided to treat him with PEG-IFN alpha-2a monotherapy 4 month after the beginning of peritoneal dialysis. We adopted a 90 mg of PEG-IFN administration. After the injection of PEG... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180427 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:24:53 +0100 5180427 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180426&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873828%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 26-year old female patient, who was diagnosed as generalized peritonitis with diffuse ascites due to Chlamydia trachomatis infection. Gynecologic examination did not show the clue of PID and in the analysis of ascites, low SAAG, predominant lymphocyte count and high level of adenosine deaminase were noted. Although the best impression was tuberculous peritonitis on the base of these findings, the laparoscopic finding was consistent with PID and the PCR for C. trachomatis infection in cervical swab was positive. This case suggests that C. trachomatis peritonitis should be considered as a rare cause of low SAAG and lymphocytic ascites in sexually active women and should be intensively evaluated including laparoscopic examination. PMID: 21873828 [PubMed - in process] (Source: ... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180426 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:24:31 +0100 5180426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180425&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873829%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee YN, Hong SJ, Kim HK PMID: 21873829 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180425 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:24:22 +0100 5180425 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5180424&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21873830%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jang BI Abstract Continuous therapy with certolizumab pegol maintains remission of patients with crohn's disease for up to 18 months. PMID: 21873830 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5180424 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:24:12 +0100 5180424 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070387&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778796%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cho SJ Clinicopathological characteristics of gastric cancer and survival improvement by surgical treatment in the elderly. PMID: 21778796 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070387 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070386&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778797%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park KS Although it is difficult to define the term "aging" consensually, in medical fields, usually it means the progressive accumulation of irreversible degenerative changes leading to loss of homeostasis. It is supposable that there is also modest decline in the structure and function of several digestive organs. However, data about this subject are not enough. Main problem in studying aging digestive organ is that discrimination of primary senile change of the organ with secondary one from other senile diseases is not easy. That is, the prevalence of many non-digestive disorders which can badly affect the digestive functions is increasing by aging; for example, diabetes, malignancy, etc. To prove that some phenomenon is as result of pure senile change, it is necessary to e... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070386 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070385&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778798%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In the elderly patients with gastric cancer, those who had received surgical treatments showed significantly higher survival rate than those who had treated conservatively. Therefore, aggressive surgical treatments should be seriously considered even for the elderly patients with gastric cancer. PMID: 21778798 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070385 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070383&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778799%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Surveillance colonoscopy in patients with fundic gland polyps can be performed in the same manner as general population in Korea. PMID: 21778799 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070383 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070383 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070382&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778800%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: HBV DNA loss within 24 wk after antiviral treatment could predict the late breakthrough. PMID: 21778800 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070382 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070382 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070378&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778801%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Serum PCT was a promising simple biomarker and had similar accuracy of APACHE-II scores as predicting severity of acute pancreatitis. PMID: 21778801 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070378 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070378 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070377&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778802%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ko GJ, Park KS, Park TW, Woo MY, Han KJ, Lee SC, Cho JH Emphysematous gastritis is a rare infection of the stomach wall with high mortality rate. It is caused by gas forming organisms and may arise by local spread through the mucosa or hematogenous dissemination from distant focus. Clinical manifestation includes acute abdomen with systemic toxicity, and diagnosis is based on radiologic demonstration of gas within the gastric wall. Treatment should be aimed to cover gram-negative organisms and anaerobes using wide-spectrum intravenous antibiotics, and sometimes surgical management may be needed in order to enhance survival. Herein, we report a case of emphysematous gastritis in a patient with end stage renal disease on hemodialysis. PMID: 21778802 [PubMed - in process] (So... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070377 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070376&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778803%26dopt%3DAbstract We report this case with a review of literature. PMID: 21778803 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070376 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070376 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070375&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778804%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kang EJ, Kim DK, Jeon SR, Choi HS, Jeong SW, Jang JY, Lee JS, Uh ST After 4-months of alpha interferon (IFN-α), a 64-year old woman with chronic hepatitis C developed a cough and dyspnea and showed diffuse infiltrative opacities on her chest X-ray. Her symptoms persisted after stopping the IFN-α therapy. Pulmonary function testing revealed a reduced forced vital capacity. High-resolution computed tomography of the lung showed peripheral and peribronchovascular ground glass attenuation and consolidation associated with reticulation. Bronchoalveolar lavage was performed for further evaluation and showed a lymphocyte level of 8.2%, an uncommon finding in IFN-α-induced interstitial pneumonitis. We performed a lung biopsy to diagnose her disease and it suggested interstitial pne... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070375 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070375 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070373&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778805%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chun YJ, Chang JH, Lee IS, Lee JE, Chung MK, Jung CK, Choi MG, Chung IS Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) has two distinct subsets. Type 1 AIP or lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis is systemic disease with the elevation in serum levels of the IgG4. Type 2 AIP, also called duct-centric pancreatitis, features granulocyte epithelial lesions with duct obstruction in the pancreas without systemic involvement. Here, we report a case of type 2 AIP diagnosed by pathology, which is the first report in Korea. The case is a 56-year-old woman who presented with anorexia and vomiting. Computed tomography revealed mass-like lesion in the pancreatic head and the compression of the distal common bile duct and the head portion of the main pancreatic duct. Serum levels of the IgG4 were norma... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070373 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070370&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778806%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bang S, Park JY PMID: 21778806 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070370 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070369&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21778807%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ye BD Pregnancy outcome in patients with inflammatory bowel disease treated with thiopurines: cohort from the CESAME study. PMID: 21778807 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070369 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070369 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972615&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694483%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lim YS Article: Usefulness of Model for End-stage Liver Disease Score for Predicting Mortality after Intra-abdominal Surgery in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis in a Single Hospital. PMID: 21694483 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972615 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972614&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694484%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, present confronted issue is to establish tailored treatments of individualized patients through extent of disease in gastric cancer patients. PMID: 21694484 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972614 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972613&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694485%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: MELD score was a useful predictive parameter of postoperative mortality at 30 days and 90 days, independent of the etiology of cirrhosis. PMID: 21694485 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972613 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972613 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972612&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694486%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Genotype IIIA was a dominant genotype of recent HAV infection in Gwangju and Jeonnam province. This study provides valuable epidemiologic information of genetic distributions of HAV in Korea. PMID: 21694486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972612 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972611&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694487%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: CBD stone that recurs after going through EPLBD with minor EST can be successfully removed with an endoscopic treatment. The recurrence of CBD stone was especially lower in cases with periampullary diverticulum and treated with EPLBD with minor EST. Our results will be helpful in endoscopic retreatment and preventing the recurrence of CBD stone. PMID: 21694487 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972611 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972610&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694488%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Metastatic tumors to the pancreas have to be kept in mind when a patient with pancreatic mass has a history of other malignancy, even if treated several years before. In the absence of widely metastatic disease, aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic approach may offer the chance of long-term survival in selected patients. PMID: 21694488 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972610 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972610 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972609&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694489%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Joo YW, Koh DH, Lee KN, Lee HL, Jun DW, Yoon BC, Choi HS, Lee OY Primary natural killer (NK) cell like T cell lymphoma of the terminal ileum is extremely rare. It most frequently occurs in the nasal or paranasal areas and less frequently in the skin, the soft tissue, and the gastrointestinal tract. NK/T cell lymphoma involving gastrointestinal tract has characteristic endoscopic features of Inflammatory bowel disease. We herein describe a first case of primary NK/T cell lymphoma misdiagnosed as Behcet's enteritis of the terminal ileum colonoscopically and complicated by cecal bleeding and perforation. PMID: 21694489 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972609 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972608&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694490%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of ileal stenosis with delayed presentation 3 months after car accident. Ileal stenosis after blunt abdominal trauma is a rare clinical entity. We present CT and small bowel series 3 months after trauma. Image showed segmental thickening of intestinal wall and proximal bowel dilation. At surgery, a stenotic bowel loop was adjacent to a fibrotic mesentery. Histological examination showed ulcers, inflammatory cells and fibroblasts infiltrated to the muscularis mucosae, submucosa, and mesentery. The most likely cause, supported by most authors, implicates an injury to the mesentery. Post-traumatic ischemic bowel stenosis may result from even small tears and contusions of mesentery. Posttraumatic intestinal stenosis should be included in the differential diagnosis in a patien... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972608 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972607&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694491%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of reactivated and progressed left ulcerative colitis following C. difficile infection in a 56-year-old woman. A series of endoscopic findings in this case report strongly supports a causative role of C. difficile infection on the reactivation and progression of ulcerative colitis. PMID: 21694491 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972607 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972606&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694492%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes the 26-year-old female who suffered from peritoneal tuberculosis while treating tuberculous pleurisy with anti-tuberculous medications. It was considered as paradoxical response, rather than treatment failure or else. She was successfully managed with continuing initial anti-tuberculous medications. When a patient on anti-tuberculous medications is presented with abdominal symptoms, the possibility of paradoxical response should be considered to avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, which may result in more suffering of the patient. Herein, we report a case of peritoneal tuberculosis as paradoxical response while treating tuberculous pleurisy. PMID: 21694492 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972606 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972605&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694493%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim TY, Kim BS, Hyun CL, Song BC PMID: 21694493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972605 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4972604&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21694494%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jang HJ Article: Synergistic Actions of Atorvastatin with g-tocotrienol and Celecoxib Against Human Colon Cancer HT-29 and HCT-116 Cells. PMID: 21694494 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4972604 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4972604 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924345&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623134%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moon W Article: Clinical Characteristics of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with Esophageal Injury in Korean: Focusing on Risk Factors. PMID: 21623134 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924345 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924340&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623135%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi MK, Kim GH Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma represents approximately 40% of gastric lymphomas, and its incidence is increasing. An early diagnosis for gastric MALT lymphoma is important, but not easy due to non-specific symptoms and endoscopic findings. Diagnosis is based on the histopathologic evaluation of multiple, deep and repeated biopsies taken from normal and any abnormal appearing sites of the stomach. In addition, the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection must be determined to determine therapeutic approach. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is essential for the evaluation of regional lymph nodes and the depth of tumor invasion in the gastric wall, for predicting response to H. pylori eradication, and for monitoring tumor r... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924340 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924335&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623136%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Independent risk factors associated with ED were alcohol drinking, infrequent medication of antacids and mild typical GERD symptoms. PMID: 21623136 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924335 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924330&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623137%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Even advanced gastric cancer lesions may not be detected during endoscopy. If a patient continues to complain of upper gastrointestinal symptoms, even though endoscopy does not find abnormal findings, repeated endoscopy and/or additional diagnostic studies should be considered. PMID: 21623137 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924330 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924325&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623138%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Medication adherence of chronic hepatitis C patients to the combination therapy with peginterferon and ribavirin is very important for achieving SVR. In particular, we think that genotype 1 patients should maintain higher adherence than genotype non-1 patients. PMID: 21623138 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924325 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924319&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623139%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There were no significant differences in the time-to-rebleeding or survival time among EVO, EVL, and BRTO. Further prospective, large-scale studies are needed. PMID: 21623139 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924319 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924307&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623140%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim NY, Park JS, Lee KJ, Yun HK, Kim JS Acute phlegmonous gastritis is an uncommon disease, often fatal condition characterized by suppurative bacterial infection of the gastric wall. It has a high mortality rate mainly because the diagnosis is usually made late. Until recently, gastrectomy in combination with antibiotics was recommended. We had experienced a case of 66-year-old man presented with epigastric pain, nausea, vomiting, and hematemesis, followed by aspiration pneumonia. At upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, the gastric lumen was narrow, and the mucosa was severely inflamed, which was erythematous, swelled, and showed necrotic areas covered with purulent exudate. Klebsiella oxytoca and Acinetobacter lwoffii were isolated in the gastric tissue culture. Contrast-enhanc... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924307 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924301&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623141%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of AIH following acute hepatitis A (AHA). A 57-year-old woman presented with fatigue and pitting edema for last 3 months. She had been diagnosed as an AHA 15 months ago based on clinical features, biochemical tests and positive HAV IgM antibody at a local clinic. Her biochemical tests was normalized one month after AHA diagnosis, but the serum levels of aminotransferase started to rise four months after AHA diagnosis. Antinuclear antibody was positive at a titer of 1:40, and anti-smooth muscle antibody was also positive. Hypergammaglobulinemia and liver pathology were typical for AIH. The patients had a score of 17 according to the International Autoimmune Hepatitis Group's system. She was given prednisolone and azathioprine and showed complete response to immunosuppressiv... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924301 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924295&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623142%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Song BJ, Kwon JH, Kim JJ, Lee JW, Min SY, Lee KB, Jang JY, Ryu JK Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the bile duct is an extremely rare tumor. Seventeen cases originating from intrahepatic bile duct and 2 cases from common hepatic duct have been reported in the English literature. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from the common bile duct has not been previously reported. A 68 year-old man was admitted due to obstructive jaundice. Computed tomography showed a malignant tumor of the common bile duct located in the intrapancreatic segment. Filling defects of the distal common bile duct was seen on endoscopic retrograde cholangiogram. Under the impression of bile duct cancer, pylorus-preserving pancreatoduodenectomy was performed. Histologic diagnosis of the resected specimen was mucoep... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924295 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924266&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623143%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of schwannoma occuring in the retroperitoneal space that incidentally discovered by PET-CT for health-check up. Pathologic confirmation by laparoscopic excision was done. PMID: 21623143 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924266 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924258&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623144%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JY, Choi SC No abstract available. PMID: 21623144 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924258 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924251&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623145%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jung DH, Hwang S No abstract available. PMID: 21623145 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924251 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4924239&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21623146%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Johari HG, Salahi R No abstract available. PMID: 21623146 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4924239 Tue, 24 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4924239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770839&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JH, The Effect of Aspirin Alone or Aspirin Plus Additional Antiplatelets Therapy on Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage. PMID: 21519172 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770839 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770839 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770838&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519173%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park JY, Pancreatic cancer is a very lethal cancer. It is the 5th most common cause for cancer related mortality in Korea. Most of patients have unresectable pancreatic cancer, and systemic chemotherapy remains the only treatment option for them. Gemcitabine has been adopted as the standard first-line agent for advanced pancreatic cancer, but the progression free survival with gemcitabine is short. Many of patients need further treatment. We reviewed the clinical trials of second line chemotherapy for gemcitabine refractory pancreatic cancer and tried to show currently available treatment options. PMID: 21519173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770838 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770837&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519174%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Adding other antiplatelet agents to aspirin did not increase the hemorrhage rate. However, active diagnostic and therapeutic efforts are recommended in patients with GI symptoms during antiplatelet therapy. PMID: 21519174 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770837 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770837 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770836&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519175%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: There was no significant regional difference of the primary antibiotic resistance of H. pylori. However, the included patient number might not be enough for this conclusion demanding further evaluations. PMID: 21519175 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770836 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770836 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770835&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519176%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study shows that EMR is an effective and safe treatment for ECC. En bloc resection provides precise histologic information and prevention of tumor recurrence. PMID: 21519176 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770835 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770835 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770834&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519177%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: ERCP can be performed safely in very-elderly patients. Therefore, only age should not be regarded as one of the major determining factors whether to perform ERCP. PMID: 21519177 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770834 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770834 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770833&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519178%26dopt%3DAbstract We report six cases of mesenteric ischemia which were successfully treated by percutaneous angioplasty, and review the literature from South Korea. PMID: 21519178 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770833 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770833 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770832&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519179%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee SJ, Park JY, Kwon SA, Koh DH, Choi MH, Jang HJ, Kae SH, Lee J, Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI), characterized by presence of intramural gas cyst in the intestinal wall is associated with various medical condition. Polymyosistis, however, is rarely associated with PCI. Few cases are reported in the world, and none has not been reported previously in Korea. A 67-year-old woman with polymyositis developed mild abdominal pain and abdominal distension during treatment with steroid and azathioprine. Radiographic findings including CT scan showed intraperitoneal free gas and intramural air, compatible with PCI. The patient's symptom and clinical findings improved after the treatment with antibiotics and high-dose oxygen therapy. PMID: 21519179 [PubMed - as supplied ... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770832 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770831&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519180%26dopt%3DAbstract We report herein a case of 35-years-old woman in whom portal hypertension (esophageal varix and splenomegaly) developed after 12 cycles of oxaliplatin based adjuvant chemotherapy for rectal cancer. She was transferred for the evaluation of etiology of new-onset portal hypertension. The esophageal varix and splenomegaly were absent before the oxaliplatin based adjuvant chemotherapy. Thorough history taking and serological exam revealed no evidence of chronic liver disease. Liver biopsy was done and there was no cirrhotic nodule formation. Instead, perivenular fibrosis was noted. Considering new development of esophageal varices and splenomegaly after 12 cycles of oxaliplatin-based adjuvant chemotherapy, we could conclude that portal hypertension in this patient were due to sinusoidal injury... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770831 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770831 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770830&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519181%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here on a case of pseudocyst with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma in a 43-year-old man who presented with severe left flank pain for one week. Despite the initial conservative treatment consisting of pain control, bowel rest, intravenous fluids and antibiotics, the pain was not relieved. An abdominal computed tomography (CT) was performed, and it showed a pseudocyst that was increasing in size with a large subcapsular splenic hematoma measuring 6×13 cm compared to the images at admission. Ultrasonography (US)-guided percutaneous drainage was performed without any complications, and splenectomy was avoided. After the discharge, the patient remained asymptomatic for eight months. We suggest that percutaneous drainage of a large subcapsular hematoma complicating pancreatitis m... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770830 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770829&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519182%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SG, No abstract available. PMID: 21519182 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770829 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770828&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519183%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hong SJ, No abstract available. PMID: 21519183 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770828 Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4770828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770851&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519160%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SG, No abstract available. PMID: 21519160 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770851 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770850&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519161%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cho YK, Song BC, Over the past decade, advances in the antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B have enabled the sustained suppression of hepatitis B viral replication and the prevention of progressive liver disease. Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) has been used to diagnose patients with hepatitis B virus infection. Recently, test for quantitative HBsAg titers are available and on-treatment HBsAg quantitations are used to predict treatment outcome. Serum HBV DNA levels have been shown to predict natural course of chronic hepatitis B infection. The HBV DNA levels have been reported to be positively correlated with the development of cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and related death. The baseline and on-treatment levels of HBV DNA are important factors for... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770850 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770849&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519162%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Stable tetraploid cell lines showed enhanced viability in comparison to parental diploid cell lines. The enhanced viability observed in tetraploidization surpassed that from downregulation of p53. Frequent appearance of tetraploid cells in stressful condition can be caused by natural selection owing to their enhanced viability and may consequently contribute to cancer cell transformation. PMID: 21519162 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770849 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770848&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519163%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study showed that serum triglycerides and ultrasonographic findings are highly correlated with pathologic findings in children with NAFLD. PMID: 21519163 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770848 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770847&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519164%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Catch-up vaccination for teenagers and young adults is needed. Immunizing children with HAV vaccine as a routine schedule should be considered. PMID: 21519164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770847 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770846&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519165%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These results suggested that the relapse could occur even after SVR achievement in Korean patients with chronic hepatitis C, and the dose reduction of pegylated interferon during treatment or having cirrhosis may increased the risk for relapse. PMID: 21519165 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770846 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770845&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519166%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of esophageal sinus formation after cyanoacrylate obliteration therapy for uncontrolled bleeding from post-endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) ulcer. A 50-year-old man with alcoholic liver cirrhosis presented with hematemesis. Emergent esophagogastroscopy revealed bleeding from large esophageal varices with ruptured erosion, and bleeding was initially controlled by EVL, but rebleeding from the post-EVL ulcer occurred at 17th day later. Although we tried again EVL and the injections of 5% ethanolamine oleate at paraesophageal varices, bleeding was not controlled. Therefore, we administered 1 mL cyanoacrylate diluted with lipiodol and bleeding was controlled. Three months after the endoscopic therapy, follow-up endoscopy showed medium to large-sized esophageal varices an... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770845 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770844&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hwang JM, Kim GH, Kim WJ, Lee HS, Lee HW, Ryu DY, Song GA, Park DY, Menetrier's disease is a rare entity characterized by large, tortuous gastric mucosal folds. The mucosal folds in Menetrier's disease are often most prominent in the body and fundus. Histologically, massive foveolar hyperplasia (hyperplasia of surface and glandular mucous cells) is noted, which replaces most of the chief and parietal cells. Profuse mucus is usually observed during the endoscopy but there have been few cases that show interesting endoscopic findings such as mucus bridge or water pearl. Herein, we report a case of Menetrier's disease showing mucus bridge by excessive mucus observed during the endoscopy. PMID: 21519167 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770844 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770843&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519168%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee HJ, Kim JH, Yoon EL, Lee YS, Yeon JE, Byun KS, Kim BH, Ryu YJ, Q fever is a zoonotic infection caused by Coxiella burnetti, which has been previously regarded as an uncommon infectious disease in Korea but is sporadically reported recently. Common manifestations of acute Q fever usually present as influenza-like illness, pneumonia and occasionally hepatitis. Herein, we report 4 cases of acute Q fever as a cause of acute hepatitis and fever. All patients had fever and non-specific symptoms, and laboratory test showed acute hepatitis. Antibody surveys for many virus infections and bacterial cultures were negative. Finally, they were diagnosed acute Q fever by an indirect microimmunofluorescence test. Liver biopsy in 3 patients revealed granuloma including one with typical f... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770843 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770842&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519169%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park JW, Lee JH, Kim SJ, Park HW, Kim HS, Shin WG, Kim KH, Kim HY, Acute pancreatitis and afferent loop syndrome (ALS) have similar symptoms and physical findings. Accurate early diagnosis is essential, as the management of acute pancreatitis is predominantly conservative whereas ALS usually requires surgery. We experienced one case of pancreatitis due to ALS with internal hernia. Laboratory findings of patient showed elevated serum amylase, lipase and WBC count. One day after admission, diagnosis was modified as acute pancreatitis caused by ALS on computed tomography. Patient was managed with surgical treatment and operation finding revealed ALS due to internal hernia. He was recovered well after surgical treatment and discharged without significant sequelae. PMID: 21519... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770842 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770841&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519170%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim ER, Kim KM, No abstract available. PMID: 21519170 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770841 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4770840&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21519171%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park JY, No abstract available. PMID: 21519171 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4770840 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4770840 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546585&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350318%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JH, Cho YK, Jeon SW, Kim JH, Kim NY, Lee JS, Bak YT, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is defined as a condition that develops when the reflux of stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. In the last decade, GERD has been increasing in Korea. Seventeen consensus statements for the treatment of GERD were developed using the modified Delphi approach. Acid suppression treatments, such as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), histmine-2 receptor antagonists and antacids are effective in the control of GERD-related symptoms. Among them, PPIs are the most effective medication. Standard dose PPI is recommended as the initial treatment of erosive esophagitis (for 8 weeks) and non-erosive reflux disease (at least for 4 weeks). Long-term continuous PPI or on-... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546585 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546584&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350319%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jee SR, Jung HK, Min BH, Choi KD, Rhee PL, Kang YW, Lee SI, Functional dyspepsia (FD) is defined as the presence of symptoms thought to originate in the gastroduodenal area, in the absence of any organic, systemic, or metabolic disease that is likely to explain the symptoms. Based on the available evidence and consensus opinion, thirteen consensus statements for the treatment of FD were developed using the modified Delphi approach. Proton pump inhibitor, prokinetics, and histamine 2 receptor antagonists are effective for the treatment of FD. Mucosal protecting agents, fundus relaxant, and drugs for visceral hypersensitivity can improve symptoms in FD. Antacids and antidepressants may help improving symptoms in FD. Comparing endoscopy with 'test and treat' of Helicobacter pylo... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546584 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546583&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350320%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kwon JG, Park KS, Park JH, Park JM, Park CH, Lee KJ, Park HJ, Rhee JC, Traditional symptom-based therapies of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are directed at the relief of individual IBS symptoms, but they are often of limited efficacy in addressing the entire symptom complex. Combinations of drugs to target bothersome symptoms are suggested as the first-line pharmacologic treatment. Increasing knowledge of the pathophysiology and molecular mechanisms of IBS has resulted in the development of several new therapeutic approaches. Thirteen consensus statements for the treatment of IBS were developed using the modified Delphi approach. Exclusion diets have modest efficacy in improving symptoms in some IBS patients. Symptom-based therapies with dietary fiber, bulking agents, laxati... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546583 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546582&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350321%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park MI, Shin JE, Myung SJ, Huh KC, Choi CH, Jung SA, Choi SC, Sohn CI, Choi MG, While constipation is a common symptom in Korea, there are no existing treatment guidelines. Although constipation may occur as a result of organic cause, there is no obstructive mucosal or structural cause in the vast majority of patients with constipation. The present paper deals with only the management of functional constipation: lifestyle changes; bulking agents and stool softeners; osmotic agents; stimulant laxatives; prokinetics; biofeedback and surgical treatments. Exercise and dietary fiber are helpful in some patients with constipation. Laxatives including bulking agents, stool softeners, osmotic agents, and stimulant laxatives have been found to be more effective than placebo at reliev... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546582 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546581&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350322%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park SY, Eun CS, Byun YS, Yoon JY, Jeon YC, Han DS, Sohn JH, Oh YH The simultaneous occurrence of primary gastric lymphoma and adenocarcinoma is rarely reported. We here report a case of synchronous double primary tumor of advanced gastric cancer and diffuse large B cell lymphoma. A 65-year-old woman underwent an esophagogastroduodenoscopy for the evaluation of abdominal discomfort of two months' duration. The endoscopic examination showed an ulcerating tumor in the gastric antrum and thickened folds in the fundus and the microscopic examination revealed an adenocarcinoma in the antrum and a diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in the fundus. She has had total gastrectomy and CHOP chemotherapy with rituximab. Since the cases of synchronous double primary gastric tumors have been incr... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546581 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546580&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350323%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JH, Jeon YC, Lee GW, Yoon JY, Pyo JY, Oh YH, Han DS, Sohn JH A gastric carcinoma with the endoscopic features resembling a submucosal tumor (SMT) is rare, and reportedly accounting for 0.1% to 0.63% of all resected gastric carcinomas in Japan. A diagnosis of a SMT-like gastric carcinoma is often difficult as the tumors are almost entirely covered with normal mucosa. Furthermore mucinous gastric adenocarcinoma is uncommon histologic subtype of gastric cancer. These tumors are detected mostly in an advanced stage and rarely in an early stage. Early mucinous gastric adenocarcinoma is characterized as an elevated lesion resembling SMT due to abundant mucin pools in the submucosa. Here we report one case of SMT-like mucinous gastric adenocarcinoma, diagnosed by the usual endosc... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546580 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546579&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350324%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shin KH, Kim DU, Choi MG, Kim WJ, Ryu DY, Lee BE, Kim GH, Song GA A 63-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with abdominal pain and nausea. Her abdomen was distended with obstructive bowel sounds on exam. There was diffuse abdominal tenderness but no palpable masses. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan revealed a large gallstone in the ileum. Surgical intervention was deferred given patient's known significant liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh class B). Instead colonoscopy was performed and a large gallstone was found to be impacted at the ileocecal valve. The gallstone was fragmented using electrohydraulic lithotripsy (EHL) and then retrieved with snare and forceps. The patient made a full recovery and was eventually discharged home. This is the first reported case of an... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546579 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546578&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350325%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a case of duodenal perforation secondary to ERBD that was successfully treated with approximating using endoclip and detachable snare. PMID: 21350325 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546578 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546577&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350326%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SH No abstract available. PMID: 21350326 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546577 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4546576&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21350327%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seo GS No abstract available. PMID: 21350327 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4546576 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4546576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423033&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258193%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park SY No abstract available. PMID: 21258193 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423033 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423027&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258194%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seo GS Colon cancer is the 3rd common malignancy and 4th common cause of cancer death in Korea. Recent studies have shown that abnormal inflammatory response plays a critical role in colon carcinogenesis. A striking example of connection between inflammation and cancer is NF-kappaB, in which key regulator of inflammation and immune response is associated with target for colon cancer treatment. Constitutive NF-kappaB expression in colon cancer is 40-80% in vivo as well as in vitro, and the inactivation of IKKbeta subunit can reduce tumor multiplicity. The possible mechanisms by which NF-kappaB can contribute to colon carcinogenesis include the activator of antiapoptotic gene expression, enhanced cell survival and proliferation, regulation of angiogenesis and promotion of metast... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423027 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423026&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258195%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: False negative results of UBT were common and increased with prolonged use of acid pump antagonist. As PPI, it had also anti-urease activity and most patients (47/52, 90.4%) reverted to positive results by 2 weeks after the cessation of taking the medication. PMID: 21258195 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423026 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423025&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258196%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Nowadays, among adult Korean patients presenting with acute right lower quadrant pain, there have been few incidences of Yersinia infection. PMID: 21258196 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423025 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423024&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258197%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: P2/MS has a high NPV for excluding advanced fibrosis in Korean patients with NAFLD, and can reduce the burden of liver biopsy in the majority of cases. Since there were few patients with advanced fibrosis, further studies are warranted in a cohort including more patients with advanced fibrosis to validate the low cut-off value. PMID: 21258197 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423024 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423023&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258198%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This self-designed, protective lead shield is effective in protecting endoscopists and assistants from radiation exposure. PMID: 21258198 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423023 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423022&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258199%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Woo JG, Lee JE, Kwon OU, Jung KW, Jung CW, Cho DH, Yu KJ, Shim SG Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a clinically very rare disease, and may cause bowel infarction and gangrene. Difficulty in the dignosis the disease due to its non-specific symptoms and low prevalence can cause a clinically fatal situation. Mesenteric venous thrombosis may be caused by both congenital and acquired factors, and protein C deficiency, which is a very rare genetic disorder, is one of many causes of mesenteric thrombosis. The authors experienced a case of mesenteric venous thrombosis caused by protein C deficiency in a patient with duodenal ulcer bleeding, so here we report a case together with literature review. PMID: 21258199 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423022 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423021&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258200%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of 45-year- old man who had acute pancreatitis with isolated superior mesenteric vein thrombosis, which was spontaneously dissolved with the resolution of underlying inflammation without anticoagulation or surgical intervention. PMID: 21258200 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423021 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423019&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258201%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of liver abscess due to F. nucleatum in an immunocompetent man with periodontal disease. PMID: 21258201 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423019 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423013&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258202%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of MSFT that presented as a gastric submucosal tumor. A gastroscopic examination showed a large bulging mucosa in the gastric body. Abdominal computed tomography revealed a well-defined heterogeneous enhancing mass between the left hepatic lobe and gastric body. Surgical resection was performed and histologic features were consistent with a MSFT. PMID: 21258202 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423013 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423010&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258203%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ko JS No abstract available. PMID: 21258203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423010 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4423009&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21258204%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SG No abstract available. PMID: 21258204 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4423009 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4423009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359757&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yoon KY PMID: 21173555 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359757 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359756&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173556%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim SG Incidental gastrointestinal subepithelial mass is increasing with national cancer screening endoscopy. Most of gastrointestinal subepithelial mass are small-sized and asymptomatic tumor with benign nature, but gastrointestinal stromal tumor should be ruled-out because of its malignant behavior. Although conventional endoscopy alone can differentiate the nature of subepithelial mass, more accurate diagnosis can be achieved with endoscopic ultrasonography and its guided biopsy. In this review, differential diagnosis and treatment strategy of incidental gastrointestinal subepithelial mass would be presented. PMID: 21173556 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359756 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359755&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173557%26dopt%3DAbstract In this study, we compared disease activity of UC as determined by clinical features and endoscopic findings, and aimed to assess the clinical usefulness of Doppler sonography. PMID: 21173557 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359755 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359754&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173558%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Na WT, Lee TH, Lee BS, Kim SH, Chae HB, Kim SB, Kim YS, Kim SM, Im EH, Huh KC, Choi YW, Kang YW cystic lymphangioma is an uncommon disease, and rarely develops in the intraabdomen. The aim of this article was to discuss about clinical characteristics of intraabdominal cystic lymphangioma developed in Korea. PMID: 21173558 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359754 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359753&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173559%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JH, Choi MS, Gwak GY, Lee JH, Koh KC, Paik SW, Yoo BC we assessed the clinical features and prognosis of acute viral hepatitis A (AHA) complicated with acute kidney injury (AKI) and elucidated predictive factors for AKI in patients with AHA. PMID: 21173559 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359753 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359752&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173560%26dopt%3DAbstract This study compared the efficacy of clevudine (C), entecavir (E) and lamivudine (L) in treatment-naive patient with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B. PMID: 21173560 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359752 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359751&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173561%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a 48-year-old male with acute necrotizing esophagitis, associated with alcoholic hepatitis. He was admitted to our hospital because of hematemesis. On initial upper esophagogastroduodenoscopy, diffuse friable black colored mucosa at whole length of the esophagus was observed. After conservative treatment with proton-pump inhibitor, esophageal mucosal lesion was healed without complication. PMID: 21173561 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359751 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359750&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173562%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma without evident exposure to asbestos, of which direct invasion to the gastric mucosa was confirmed by endoscopic biopsy and immunohistochemical stain. PMID: 21173562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359750 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359749&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173563%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim HH, Kim YS, Ok KS, Ryu SH, Lee JH, Moon JS, Lee HS, Lee HK Chronic non-granulomatous jejunoileitis is a rare disease characterized by malabsorption, abdominal pain, and diarrhea that causes shallow ulcers in the small bowel. The etiology of chronic non-granulomatous jejunolieitis remains unknown. A 69-year-old man complained of abdominal pain and lower extremity edema. A 99m-Tc albumin scan showed increased radioactivity at the left upper quadrant, suggesting protein-losing enteropathy. A small bowel follow-through did not disclose any lesions. Wireless capsule endoscopy revealed several small bowel ulcers and strictures. A jejunoileal segmentectomy with end-to-end anastomosis was performed, and the histologic examination revealed non-granulomatous ulcers with focal villou... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359749 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359748&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173564%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yu JH, Kim NY, Lee HM, Lee HN, Ahn HJ, Kim SW, Choi KY Pseudomembranous colitis is mainly caused by antibiotics and Clostridium difficile infection. But conditions such as gastrointestinal surgery, antacid medication, anti-neoplastic agent or immunosuppressive agent which influences the normal flora of colon can induce colitis without the administration of any antibiotics. We experienced a 13 year-old male who was taking low-dose methotrexate for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis complained diarrhea and abdominal pain for 3 weeks. Sigmoidoscopic findings revealed diffuse patch yellowish pseudomembranes on the rectum. Histologic finding was compatible to pseudomembranous colitis. His symptom was improved after stop taking methotrexate and the administration of metronidazole. If a p... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359748 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4359747&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21173565%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JK, Paik YH, Lee KS PMID: 21173565 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4359747 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4359747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205816&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099233%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cheong JH, Kim GH No abstract available. PMID: 21099233 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205816 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205815&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099234%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim MJ, Oh CR, Lee KT Korean autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) criteria 2007 was aimed to diagnose the wide spectrum of AIP with high sensitivity. The most crucial issue when caring for patients with suspected AIP is to differentiate AIP from pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer can be distinguished from AIP by pancreatic imaging, measurement of serum IgG4 levels, endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration and trucut biopsy, and steroid trial. Autoimmune pancreatitis is a rare systemic fibroinflammatory disease which can affect not only the pancreas, but also a variety of organs such as the bile ducts, salivary glands, retroperitoneum, and lymph nodes. Organs affected by AIP have a lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate rich in IgG4-positive cells. This inflammatory process respond... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205815 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205814&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099235%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In ESEoE, diagnostic concordance rate was 29.4%. In addition, 'symptom of dysphagia', 'exudates or nodules', '>or=2 endoscopic findings' are more suggestive of EoE in ESEoE patients. PMID: 21099235 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205814 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205813&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099236%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The endoscopist needs the careful observation and close attention in the setting of the cut direction of the specimen by gross finding, and stereoscopic analysis may be a useful tool for decision of the cut direction. PMID: 21099236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205813 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205812&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099237%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: PEG 2 L with NaP 90 mL method seems to be more effective bowel preparation than PEG 4 L method. PMID: 21099237 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205812 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205811&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099238%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Acute HAV infection during pregnancy may be associated with the risk of gestational complications. HAV serology and vaccination for women with gestation age should be considered at high prevalence area of acute hepatitis A. PMID: 21099238 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205811 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205810&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099239%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of AEN with duodenal ulcer causing partial gastric outlet obstruction. A 53-year-old man presented with hematemesis after repeated vomiting. The upper gastrointestinal endoscopy revealed circumferential black coloration on middle 315 to lower esophageal mucosa that stopped abruptly at the gastroesophageal junction. Pyloric ring deformity and active duodenal ulceration with extensive edema was observed. After conservative management with NPO and intravenous proton pump inhibitor, he showed clinical and endoscopic improvement. He resumed an oral diet on day 7 and was discharged. In our case the main pathogenesis of disease could be accounted for massive esophageal reflux due to transient gastric outlet obstruction by duodenal ulcer and following local ischemic injury. PM... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205810 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205810 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205809&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099240%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang HJ, Kim TH, Park MK, Lim CH, Lee KH, Kim CW, Han SW, Kim JA Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is the most common mesenchymal tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, but also occurs at a lower frequency in extra-gastrointestinal regions such as omentum, mesentery, retroperitoneum and undefined abdominal sites. This tumor is called extragastrointestinal stromal tumor (EGIST). EGIST is mostly diagnosed as a cystic mass, but rarely occurs as a disseminated abdominal tumor. We experienced a 70-year-old man with primary EGIST presenting as peritoneal dissemination. Abdominal CT showed diffuse peritoneal thickening with a large amount of ascites, but no definite mass lesion. Laparoscopic biopsy was performed and histologic findings showed tumor composed of epithelioid cells. In... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205809 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205808&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099241%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of psoriasis induced by infliximab treatment for Crohn's disease with a review of world literature. PMID: 21099241 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205808 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205807&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099242%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here a case of malarial hepatitis caused by P. vivax that was presented by fever, general ache, nausea, fatigue, and significant elevation of aminotransferase and bilirubin. PMID: 21099242 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205807 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205807 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205806&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21099243%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim KM No abstract available. PMID: 21099243 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205806 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098933&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oh JH, Kim HG No abstract available. PMID: 20962555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098933 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098932&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962556%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim KM, Park CK It is widely accepted that endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an important treatment option for cases of early gastric carcinoma where the probability of lymph node metastasis is very low. The resected ESD specimens are carefully examined by serial sections at 2 mm intervals, and if pathology reveals submucosal invasion more than 500μm and/or lymphovascular invasion, or if the resection margin is involved by the tumor, surgery is recommended. In this point of view, thorough pathologic examination and reporting the accurate pathologic diagnosis of ESD specimen is very important. The diagnostic approach and pitfalls in the diagnosis of ESD specimen are reviewed. PMID: 20962556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098932 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098931&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962557%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: For the old patients who are taking drugs, such as NSAIDs and aspirins, concomitant use of PPIs or H2 receptor antagonists should be considered to protect from the development of PUD. H. pylori eradication has been confirmed again to be essential for the treatment of PUD patients infected with H. pylori. PMID: 20962557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098931 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098930&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962558%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: H. pylori eradication therapy is commonly associated with antibiotics-associated gastrointestinal abnormal responses, which may result in antibiotics intolerance and H. pylori eradication failure. Even though those symptoms are not so severe, we have to consider the gastrointestinal abnormal responses associated with H. pylori eradication, especially diarrhea. PMID: 20962558 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098930 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098928&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962560%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: LBT was not useful to discriminate IBS/FBD patients from the control. The assessment of SIBO by LBT in IBS should be revalidated in the future. PMID: 20962560 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098928 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098928 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098927&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962561%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of acute myocardial infarction which was detected immediately after ESD. PMID: 20962561 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098927 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098926&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962562%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shin DH, Lee KH, Kim CH, Kim KH, Park SH, Chang DK, Lee JK, Lee KT A 21-year-old man admitted complaining of sudden severe epigastric pain for 1 day. He had been diagnosed as ulcerative colitis (UC) and taking mesalazine for two months. UC was in nearly complete remission at admission. He never drank an alcohol, and serum amylase was 377 IU/L. CT scan showed inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis in addition to mild acute pancreatitis. To evaluate the cause of acute pancreatitis and IVC thrombosis, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatogram (MRCP), endoscopic ultrasonogram (EUS), lower extremity Doppler ultrasonogram (US) and blood test of hypercoagulability including factor V, cardiolipin Ab, protein C, protein S1, antithrombin III, and anti phospholipids antibody were performed.... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098926 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098925&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962563%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heo TY, An YY, Lee JH, Lee SW, Kim YS, Kang SB, Lee DS Hemorrhagic acalculous cholecystitis is an extremely rare but potentially fatal disease if detection is delayed. Its risk factors include critical illness, diabetes, malignant disease, uremia, and bleeding diathesis. This is the first case report in which hemorrhagic acalculous cholecystitis not accompanied by any risk factor. We herein present a case of hemorrhagic acalculous cholecystitis in a previously healthy patient who suffered from acute abdomen. PMID: 20962563 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098925 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098924&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962564%26dopt%3DAbstract This report describes a patient with hepatic congestion due to right heart failure mimicking liver tumor. The patient had a history of breast cancer and left total mastectomy 30 years ago, tricuspid valve regurgitation and tricuspid valve replacement 4 years ago. Three years ago, abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) was performed to evaluate inguinal hernia, which revealed multiple small hepatic nodules. After 1 year, the number and size of liver nodules were increased in CT scan. The patient underwent gun biopsy and histopathology revealed sinusoid enlargement. The patient recently had jaundice, abdominal distension, and peripheral edema. Liver dynamic CT scan was done to evaluate the palpable liver. The number and size of liver nodules were more increased in CT than 2 yea... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098924 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098924 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098923&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962565%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nam HS, Kim GH No abstract available. PMID: 20962565 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098923 Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098923 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4098929&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20962559%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The cumulative early surgery rate in Korean patients seems to be lower than Western patients. Penetrating or stricturing behavior is significantly associated with early surgery, requiring early aggressive medical treatments. PMID: 20962559 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4098929 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4098929 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983635&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847602%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim JW No abstract available. PMID: 20847602 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983635 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:52 +0100 3983635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983634&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847603%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim MY, Baik SK Portal hypertension (PHT) is associated with changes in the intrahepatic, systemic and portosystemic collateral circulations. Alteration in vasoreactivity (vasodilation and vasoconstriction) plays a central role in the pathogenesis of PHT by contributing to increased intrahepatic resistance, hyperdynamic circulation and the expansion of the collateral circulation. PHT is also importantly characterized by changes in vascular structure; termed vascular remodeling, which is an adaptive response of the vessel wall that occurs in response to chronic changes in the environment such as shear stress. Angiogenesis, the sprouting of new blood vessels, also occurs in PHT, especially in the expansion of the portosystemic collateral circulation. These complementary processe... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983634 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:49 +0100 3983634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983633&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847604%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee TH Complications of portal hypertension are major concerns in liver cirrhosis and significant morbidity and mortality mainly because of variceal bleeding, ascites, bacterial infections, hepatic encephalopathy, and hepatorenal syndrome. Various modalities in the diagnosis of portal hypertension are reviewed. The measurement of hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG) is a simple, invasive, reproducible method and regarded as the gold standard for the diagnosis and staging of portal hypertension. Other tests such as transient elastography, per-endoscopic variceal pressure measurement, endoscopic ultrasonography, and Doppler ultrasonography may be complementary and promising. PMID: 20847604 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983633 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:45 +0100 3983633 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983632&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847605%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JW Current understanding of the pathophysiology of portal hypertension has resulted in therapeutic approaches aimed at correcting the increased splanchnic blood flow and some of which have been already used in clinical practice. Recently new perspectives opened and erstwhile paradigm has been changed to focus on increased resistance to portal blood flow and the formation of portosystemic collateralization. Several studies revealed the clear-cut mechanisms of hepatic endothelial dysfunction and abnormal angiogenesis contributing to the development of portal hypertension. Thus the modulations of hyperdynamic circulation or angiogenesis seem to be valuable therapeutic targets. In the current review update, we discuss the multidisciplinary management of modulating hepatic vasc... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983632 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:42 +0100 3983632 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983631&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847606%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee CH Esophageal varices(EV) are present in 40% and 60% of Child-Pugh A and C patients, respectively when cirrhosis is diagnosed. EV bleeding is a life-threatening complication of liver cirrhosis with a high probability of recurrence. Treatment to prevent first EV bleeding or rebleeding is mandatory. In small EV with high risk of bleeding, nonselective β-blockers should be used for the prevention of first variceal bleeding. For medium to large EV, nonselective β-blockers or endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) may be recommended to high risk varices. But, nonselective β-blockers are the first treatment option to non-high risk varices and EVL is an alternative when nonselective β-blockers are contraindicated or not tolerated. For the prevention of rebleeding, a combi... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983631 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:39 +0100 3983631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983630&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847607%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim YS Ascites, hepatic encephalopathy and variceal hemorrhage are three major complications of portal hypertension. The diagnostic evaluation of ascites involves an assessment of its etiology by determining the serum-ascites albumin gradient and the exclusion of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Ascites is primarily related to an inability to excrete an adequate amount of sodium into urine, leading to a positive sodium balance. Sodium restriction and diuretic therapy are keys of ascites control. But, with the case of refractory ascites, large volume paracentesis and transjugular portosystemic shunts are required. In hepatorenal syndrome, splanchnic vasodilatation with reduction in effective arterial volume causes intense renal vasoconstriction. Splanchnic and/or peripheral v... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983630 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:36 +0100 3983630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983629&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847608%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choe WH Portal hypertensive gastropathy (PHG) is a term used to define the endoscopic findings of gastric mucosa with a characteristic mosaic-like pattern with or without red spots, and a common finding in patients with portal hypertension. These endoscopic findings correspond to dilated mucosal capillaries without inflammation. The pathogenesis of PHG in not well known, but portal hypertension and some humoral factors seem to be crucial factors for its development. Pharmacological (e.g. propranolol), or interventional radiological (such as transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) procedures may be useful in preventing re-bleeding from PHG. The classic features of gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE) syndrome include red, often haemorrhagic lesions predominantly locate... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983629 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:33 +0100 3983629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983628&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847609%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of small bowel obstruction caused by acute invasive enteric anisakiasis. A 60-year-old woman visited the emergency room suffering from sudden abdominal pain. She had eaten raw fish 1 day before the onset of symptom. Radiologic studies showed small bowel obstruction. However, no definitive cause could be found. An emergency laparotomy revealed edematous and dilated proximal jejunum and a focal stenosis of the distal jejunum. Segmental resection of the jejunum was performed, and histopathological examination revealed enteric anisakiasis. The patient was discharged on the 7th day after surgery following an uneventful course of recovery. PMID: 20847609 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983628 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:30 +0100 3983628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983627&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847610%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim MJ, Lee JE, Kim SJ, Kim KH, Kim ES, Cho KB, Park KS Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an useful therapeutic technique for large gastrointestinal epithelial tumors that it provides an en bloc resection. Although there is some controversy about the role of ESD for colorectal lesions, for large lesions in the distal rectum, ESD has the advantage of preserving anal function. However, the large amount of insufflating gas used during the procedure can cause severe abdominal pain and discomfort. Moreover, high intra-luminal pressure caused by a by large amount of gas can cause a micro-perforation. There is no consensus as to whether ESD is the optimal treatment for synchronous large colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LSTs) that cannot be removed en-bloc by conventiona... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983627 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:26 +0100 3983627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983626&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847611%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Noh CH, Cheung DY, Kim TH, Jun EJ, Lee IK, Kim JI, Cho SH, Park SH, Han JY, Kim JK The inverse correlation of appendectomy and ulcerative colitis is well known, but the effect of appendectomy on the clinical course of ulcerative colitis remains unclear. Although the majority of opinions were negative for the therapeutic advantage of appendectomy in patients with ulcerative colitis, advocates for positive effect of appendectomy have been proposed in a few case reports and a prospective study from Western countries. We herein report a case of ulcerative colitis who experienced clinical remission after appendectomy for acute appendicitis. The patient was 35 year old male and had been managed with immunosuppressant before appendectomy. The very acute change in clinical course and ... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983626 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:22 +0100 3983626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3983625&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20847612%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ryu DY, Cheong JH, Lee DG, Lee BE, Kim DU, Kim GH, Song GA Hemobilia occurs when injury or disease causes communication between intrahepatic blood vessels and the intrahepatic or extrahepatic biliary system. The causes of hemobilia include trauma, gallstone disease, vascular malformation, inflammation, and biliary or hepatic tumors. Hemobilia could be diagnosed by endoscopy, hepatic angiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonogram. Patients with hemobilia may present with biliary colic, obstructive jaundice and gastrointestinal bleeding. Extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma usually presents with obstructive jaundice and is one of the unusual cause of hemobilia. We, herein, report a case of hemobilia caused by cholangiocarcinoma in a 69-year-old woman. She had the past history of... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3983625 Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:24:19 +0100 3983625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904030&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729616%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim YS, Park WW, Lee JH No abstract available. PMID: 20729616 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904030 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904020&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729626%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oh JH No abstract available. PMID: 20729626 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904020 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904029&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729617%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park SM, Kim SM, Han JH The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) plays physiologic roles in the embryogenesis, wound healing, and tissue regeneration. In terms of pathological direction, it causes organ fibrosis, cancer development, progression, metastasis, and chemoresistance. Recently, the underlying mechanism of EMT and many kinds of EMT regulators have been identified. Pharmaceutical treatment strategies which target EMT pathway could be applied for the prevention of tissue fibrosis and cancer progression. In the field of gastroenterology, profuse evidences have been collected about the critical roles of EMT in cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas and hepatic fibrosis. However, EMT varies widely among cancer types, and much remains to be identified... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904029 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904028&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729618%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: H-RAS T81C polymorphism was not associated with gastric cancer development in a Korean population. PMID: 20729618 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904028 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904027&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729619%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Later add on LAM to ADV monotherapy prevented the development of ADV resistance in patients with LAM resistance effectively, comparable to ADV add on to continuing LAM therapy. PMID: 20729619 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904027 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904026&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729620%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Although there were differences in sex ratio, etiology, underlying disease among the different age groups, they did not cause difference in treatment and clinical outcome of pyogenic liver abscess. Thus, we recommend active treatments in patients of all age. PMID: 20729620 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904026 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904025&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729621%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: EUS was more effective than CT or US and as accurate as ERCP for the diagnosis of small choledocholithiasis without CBD dilatation. Thus, EUS may help to avoid unnecessary diagnostic ERCP and its complication. PMID: 20729621 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904025 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904024&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729622%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kim GH, Choi BG, Lee JN, Park SH, Lee BE, Ryu DY, Song GA, Park do Y Gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is the most common form of primary extranodal lymphomas. In most cases, it is developed as multifocal and mucosal lesions, and its initial diagnosis is made by biopsy of suspicious lesions on endoscopy. However, when gastric MALT lymphoma afflict submucosal site without typical mucosal lesion, further procedures are necessary for diagnosis, such as endoscopic mucosal resection and endoscopic ultrasonography. We recently experienced two cases of submucosal tumor-like gastric MALT lymphoma. Both cases were without any mucosal lesion. One case was confirmed by endoscopic mucosal resection, and the latter was by wedge resection. Treatment modalities includ... Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904024 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904023&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729623%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of gastric cancer in which the ulcer penetrated into the left lobe of liver with subsequent abscess and fistula formation. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy confirmed ulcers and a fistula opening in the antrum. Abdominal computed tomogram showed a subcapsular liver abscess adjacent to the gastric antrum. Subtotal gastrectomy with curettage of the fistulous tract was performed. The final diagnosis was the signet ring cell gastric carcinoma complicating subcapsular liver abscess. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case in Korea. PMID: 20729623 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904023 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904022&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729624%26dopt%3DAbstract We report here on a case of massive hematochezia caused by iliac arterio-colic fistula in a 60-year-old woman who had a recent history of spinal surgery for herniated nucleus pulposus. Abdomen computed tomography showed the extravasation of radiocontrast media from right iliac artery encased by an intraabdominal abscess into the adjacent dilatated colon. Also, diagnostic angiography revealed the active extravasation of radiocontrast media via a fistula between right iliac artery and colon. Although successful endovascular exclusion of the fistula with stent graft and coils was performed, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multi-organ failure were developed. PMID: 20729624 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904022 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3904021&cid=s_30411_17_f&fid=30411&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20729625%26dopt%3DAbstract We report one case in which osteomalacia with hypophosphatemia developed in a patient with chronic hepatitis B on adefovir dipivoxil at a low dose, 10 mg daily. A 66-year-old man, who had been taking adefovir for more than 4 years due to lamivudine resistance, presented with muscle weakness and bone pain in both thighs. After 3 years of adefovir therapy, hypophosphatemia and elevated serum alkaline phosphatase levels had been noted. A bone scan showed multiple hot uptakes. All the image findings and clinical symptoms, such as bone pain and muscle weakness were improved after correcting the hypophosphatemia with oral phosphorous supplementation. PMID: 20729625 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...) Korean J Gastroenter... journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3904021 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3904021