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 'The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology' source. Sun, 31 Oct 2010 10:09:55 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067171&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931420%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we considered that microscopic esophagitis does not always accompany reflux, and the lack of reliable diagnostic histologic criteria is still a serious problem for pathologists. Immunohistochemically, an increase in cell proliferative activity and p53 protein accumulation to repair oxidative DNA damage related to reflux were observed. However, the close Bcl-2 immunoreactivity in all groups that was indicated by a weak positivity suggests that the inhibition of apoptosis may not be involved in reflux esophagitis. PMID: 20931420 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067171 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067171 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067170&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931421%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: High rates of eradication were achieved in both groups in the 4th week evaluation. It was observed at the follow-up performed one year later that the eradication achieved with sequential therapy persisted in 77% of the patients treated. PMID: 20931421 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067170 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067166&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931422%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The addition of probiotic-containing yogurt to the triple therapy did not increase the H. pylori eradication rates for the evaluated dosage and model; however, it decreased the frequency of stomatitis and constipation. PMID: 20931422 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067166 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067165&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931423%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In Group 1, the eradication rate was lower than 80%. In Groups 34, the eradication rate increased to over 80%. The colloidal bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole and tetracycline regimen (Group 2) was the most successful, with a rate of 92.3%. The eradication rate in the consecutive regimen group (Group 6) did not reach the recommended level (higher than 80-85%). PMID: 20931423 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067165 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067165 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067164&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931424%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the noncanonical Wnt pathway might be critically important in gastric carcinogenesis. PMID: 20931424 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067164 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067164 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067163&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931425%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Children with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in our region should undergo periodic screenings for autoimmune thyroiditis and celiac disease. PMID: 20931425 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067163 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067163 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067162&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931426%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In our experimental study, it was observed that the orally given L-glutamine liquid in the rabbit intestinal adaptation model prevented mucosal atrophy after 50% bowel resection and even increased mucosa mass. However, i.v. glutamine led to similar and even better results. Neither route of glutamine administration was determined to have an effect on goblet cell proliferation. PMID: 20931426 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067162 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067162 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067161&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931427%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results of the present study indicate that probiotic Dahi suppressed ovalbumin-induced allergic consequences characterized by decreasing levels of total and ovalbumin-specific IgE and lymphocyte proliferation and skewed ovalbumin-induced Th2-specific immune response towards Th1-specific response. PMID: 20931427 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067161 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067161 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067160&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931428%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with progressive systemic sclerosis have a higher tendency to the more severe forms and complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease including Barrett's esophagus than in those without progressive systemic sclerosis. However, there was no difference in the prevalence of intestinal metaplasia at squamocolumnar junction between groups, and it can be pointed out that intestinal metaplasia at squamocolumnar junction might not be related with gastroesophageal reflux disease. PMID: 20931428 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067160 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067160 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067159&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931429%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Age should not be regarded as a reason for limited surgery. Elderly patients should undergo the same standard surgical approach as younger patients. The patient's general state of health is more effective on postoperative mortality. PMID: 20931429 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067159 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067159 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067158&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931430%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that the administration of extract of Urtica dioica leaves before induction of diabetic with streptozotocin has a protective effect on the morphometric alterations of hepatocytes in the periportal and perivenous zones of the liver lobule in rats. PMID: 20931430 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067158 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067158 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067157&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931431%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Hypophosphatemia can be identified as a marker of recovery in children with fulminant hepatic failure. Presence of encephalopathy and a serum phosphorus level ≥2.9 mg/dl appear to indicate a poor prognosis in children with fulminant hepatic failure. PMID: 20931431 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067157 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067157 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067156&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931432%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A correlation exists between the diameters of the esophageal mural veins and the endoscopic grades of the esophageal varices. Magnetic resonance angiography may give information about the status of the esophageal varices in portal hypertensive patients. PMID: 20931432 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067156 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067156 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067155&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931433%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present study demonstrates that the Task Force® Monitor device is capable of delineating the hyperdynamic circulatory state in cirrhotic patients and satisfactorily indicates differences between controls and patients at diverse levels of severity. Regarding potential applications in clinical practice and research, noninvasive hemodynamic monitoring by Task Force® Monitor may be a reliable and reasonable alternative tool to invasive procedures. PMID: 20931433 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067155 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067155 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067154&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931434%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: A monthly active somatostatin analogue, lanreotide, improved malondialdehyde and glutathione; however, it was not able to improve bile duct ligation-induced liver fibrosis in rats. Although lanreotide is a long-acting medication, it did not show anti-fibrotic effects in the model. PMID: 20931434 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067154 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067154 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067153&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931435%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park EH, Jung YS, Moon W, Park SJ, Rım H Dieulafoy's lesions are an uncommon cause of major gastrointestinal hemorrhage; they occur after rupture of an exposed submucosal artery. Despite widespread awareness of this entity, the lesion remains a diagnostic challenge because of its small size and hidden location. Dieulafoy's lesions may be associated with immunosuppression, hemodynamic disorders and the vascular compromise that occurs after long-term hemodialysis. However, there are no data comparing the incidence of Dieulafoy's lesions in patients with chronic renal failure to that in controls. Dieulafoy's lesions have been reported in patients with chronic renal failure, but are extremely rare. Furthermore, there are no prior reports on double lesions in the stomach. This is ... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067153 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067153 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067152&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931436%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Doğan ÜB, Akova A, Solmaz S, Aydin M Laparoscopic gastric banding is a popular method for treating morbid obesity. Band migration is a well-known late complication and the treatment is usually reoperation. In this case report, we show that a band penetrating the gastric wall can be treated by gastroscopic operation with the Gastric Band Cutter device without complication. It seems that this technique is simpler than reoperation and is beneficial even when the intraluminal migration is partial. PMID: 20931436 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067152 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067152 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067151&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931437%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Firat Ö, Çalişkan C, Karaca C, Sezak M, Özütemız Ö, Ersın S, Güler A Gastrointestinal stromal tumors and adenocancers are distinct neoplasms originating from different cell layers. Though adenocancers constitute the most common type of gastric tumors, synchronous development of a gastrointestinal stromal tumor is extremely rare. Case 1: A 63-year-old male patient underwent a radical total gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy and Rouxen-Y reconstruction. Histopathologic and immunohistochemical examination of the specimen disclosed an advanced stage, intestinal type adenocancer intermixing with a distinct lesion of gastrointestinal stromal tumor. The early postoperative course was uneventful; however, recurrence was seen and he survived only 13 months. Case 2: A 60-year-... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067151 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067150&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931438%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Çolak Y, Tuncer İ, Çağlar E, Barutçu D, Ulaşoğlu C, Kiziltaş Ş Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy is an autosomal recessive multisystem disorder caused by thymidine phosphorylase deficiency. The disease is characterized clinically by ptosis, progressive external ophthalmoparesis, severe gastrointestinal dysmotility, peripheral neuropathy, leukoencephalopathy, and mitochondrial abnormalities. Herein, we describe a patient with mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy who presented intestinal pseudoobstruction. PMID: 20931438 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067150 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067149&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931439%26dopt%3DAbstract We report three additional cases of inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver diagnosed by liver biopsy. Two of these cases were treated successfully with antibiotics. The other case, who was resistant to medical treatment, had coexisting neuroendocrine neoplasms of the rectum and the lung. Since her general condition did not allow an extensive surgery, the mass of the liver could not be resected and she died approximately five months after she was voluntarily discharged from the hospital. Many of the inflammatory pseudotumor of the liver are found to be associated with variable neoplasms, but to our knowledge, the latter case is the first case of inflammatory pseudotumor associated with a neuroendocrine tumor. PMID: 20931439 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroente... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067149 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067149 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067148&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931440%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of a 55-year-old male patient who developed unilateral gynecomastia while under treatment with entecavir. Physical examination was unremarkable except for minimal hepatomegaly. Laboratory examination revealed: HbsAg: positive, HBeAg: negative, anti-HBe: positive, HBV DNA: 800,000 copies/ml, total anti-HDV: negative, and alanine aminotransferase: 105 U/L (normal range: 0-41). The treatment was started with pegylated interferon. During the follow-up, transaminases did not regress and HBV DNA was found to still be highly positive at the sixth month evaluation. Pegylated interferon treatment was stopped and entecavir was started at a dose of 0.5 mg/day. Six months after the initiation of entecavir treatment, the patient presented with a painful swelling in the right breast. O... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067148 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067147&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931441%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kantarçeken B, Çetınkaya A, Bülbüloğlu E, Demırpolat G A 60-year-old male, living in a rural area, presented with recurrent upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Isolated fundal varices were seen on endoscopy. A lesion similar to cyst hydatid was seen in the spleen on abdominal ultrasonography and computerized tomography scanning. Also, sinistral (left-sided) portal hypertension and collaterals were seen due to the compression of the splenic vein by the cyst. Indirect hemagglutination antibody test for Echinococcus granulosus was positive. By screening, no other cyst was found in any other site of the body. The patient underwent open abdominal surgery, and the anterior wall of the cyst was resected partially; within it were multiple daughter cysts and hydatid fluid. After de... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067147 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067147 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067146&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931442%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Denız K, Çelıkbılek M, Torun E, Yücesoy M PMID: 20931442 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067146 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067146 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067145&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931443%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kılcıler G, Kantarcioğlu M, Turan İ, Uygun A, Bai S PMID: 20931443 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067145 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067144&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931444%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kuru S, Demırel AH, Dönmez M PMID: 20931444 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067144 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067143&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931445%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ahishali E, Boynueğrı B, Dabak R, Dolapçioğlu C, Uygur Bayramıçlı O PMID: 20931445 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067143 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067142&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931446%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Özçımen EE, Uçkuyu A, Unler GK, Göktürk HS, Yilmaz U PMID: 20931446 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067142 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067141&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931447%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aslan F, Alper E, Akpinar Z, Baydar B, Aksöz MK, Buyraç Z, Çekıç C, Ünsal B PMID: 20931447 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067141 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4067140&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20931448%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moralioğlu S, Özen İO, Afşarlar Ç, Karabulut R, Demıroğullari B, Başaklar AC, Kale N PMID: 20931448 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4067140 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4067140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018507&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872322%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Helicobacter pylori seroprevalence rates are high in Anatolia. It is possible that the decrease in breastfeeding with increased introduction of supplemental foods may lead to an increased risk of exposure to Helicobacter pylori. PMID: 20872322 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018507 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018507 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018506&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872323%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The results of this study show that early oral feeding is a safer and more cost-effective procedure in upper gastrointestinal surgery. PMID: 20872323 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018506 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018505&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872324%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Mid-term mortality of treated perforated peptic ulcer disease among our population was notable, and the main predictors of mortality included advanced age, history of malignancy, treatment delay, intensive care unit admission, and ulcer size. PMID: 20872324 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018505 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018504&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872325%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Results of our investigation demonstrated that the real-time detection technology using FRET probes has much higher sensitivity for the detection of MTBC DNA in tissue biopsy samples and formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded surgically resected tissues of the gastrointestinal tract. PMID: 20872325 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018504 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018503&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872326%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Handheld metal detector scanning is an accurate, inexpensive, radiation-free screening tool and should be used for evaluation of patients suspected of ingesting metallic foreign bodies. PMID: 20872326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018503 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018502&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872327%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In the group of patients over 70 years old, a special patient group without comorbid diseases, oral sodium phosphate solution used for colon preparation was effective and welltolerated with a low adverse effect rate. In spite of this safe profile, since serum creatinine levels and electrolyte imbalance were assessed in only a limited number of patients, the relationship reported in the literature between oral sodium phosphate and electrolyte imbalance and renal function impairment should be kept in mind. PMID: 20872327 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018502 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018501&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872328%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Nitric oxide may exert an antioxidative effect against lipid peroxidation to one point at low levels; however, it may also have the opposite effect at higher levels in tenoxicam induced liver injury. PMID: 20872328 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018501 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018500&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872329%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Serum selenium concentration in cirrhotic children was found to be low; supportive selenium administration may be beneficial in cirrhotic children in appropriate cases. PMID: 20872329 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018500 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018499&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872330%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This study demonstrates that scleroatrophic gallbladders present more difficulties for laparoscopic cholecystectomy and are associated with a higher conversion rate. Therefore, it is highly important that patients whose preoperative imaging studies suggest a scleroatrophic gallbladder be referred to an experienced center for hepato-biliary surgery. PMID: 20872330 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018499 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018499 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018498&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872331%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present a case with ectopic opening of the common bile duct into the stomach, which is an extremely rare anomaly, associated with gastric cancer, and we discuss the possible relation between the direct flow of bile into the stomach through the ectopic bile duct and the development of gastric cancer. PMID: 20872331 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018498 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018498 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018497&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872332%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case with celiac disease who presented with duodenal ulcer-like symptoms and endoscopic findings. The persistent symptoms despite a strict diet led to the suspicion of an associated malignancy. Intensive evaluation revealed a case with celiac disease associated with B-cell lymphoma. Although B-cell lymphoma is rare, it should be kept in mind especially in female patients with persistent symptoms and refractory celiac disease. PMID: 20872332 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018497 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018497 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018496&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872333%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Eren M, Açikalin M Celiac disease is an immune-mediated enteropathy induced by gluten ingestion in a genetically susceptible patient. It has been associated with various skin lesions but predominantly with dermatitis herpetiformis. Herein, we report another skin lesion, eosinophilic cellulitis, which is an inflammatory dermatitis, in a celiac patient who also had Giardia infestation. PMID: 20872333 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018496 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018496 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018495&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872334%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present a 19-year-old case with Meckel's diverticulum operated with ileus while under followup, who was assumed to have Crohn's disease. PMID: 20872334 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018495 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018494&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872335%26dopt%3DAbstract We report an adult case of Yersinia pseudotuberculosis colitis who presented with severe gastrointestinal bleeding. A 25-yearold male had admitted with fever, vomiting, body aches, and massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Since diagnostic tests were unremarkable and the patient's hemodynamic condition was unstable, emergency explorative laparotomy was performed. During the operation, localized wall thickening and ulcers were seen in the cecum. Right hemicolectomy was performed. Histological examination showed non-caseation granulomas in mesenteric lymph nodes and transmural inflammation in the cecum. Y. pseudotuberculosis serology, based on histological suspicion, was positive. The patient was discharged with cure 12 days after the operation following gentamicin treatment. To our knowl... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018494 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018494 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018493&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872336%26dopt%3DAbstract We report two patients complaining of acute pancreatitis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography showed distinct features, and sphincterotomy allowed extraction of multiple parasites. A high index of suspicion, specific ultrasonographic findings and eosinophilia are very helpful in the diagnosis of the disease. PMID: 20872336 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018493 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018493 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018492&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872337%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oruç N, Tekın F, Turan I, Aydin A PMID: 20872337 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018492 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018492 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018491&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872338%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kav T, Dumlu G, Tirnaksiz B, Altinok G, Bayraktar Y PMID: 20872338 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018491 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018491 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018490&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872339%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Işik AT, Aydin S, Bozoğlu E PMID: 20872339 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018490 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018490 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018489&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872340%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ayhan S, Temız P, Kurt K PMID: 20872340 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018489 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018489 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018488&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872341%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Aydoğan F, Aytaç E, Durak H PMID: 20872341 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018488 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018487&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20872342%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yeğın ZA, Beysel S, Yağci M PMID: 20872342 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018487 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018487 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684578&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20549885%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dağli U PMID: 20549885 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684578 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684577&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20549886%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cekiç C, Unsal B PMID: 20549886 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684577 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684576&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20549887%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kalkan IH, Dağli U PMID: 20549887 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684576 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684575&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20549888%26dopt%3DAbstract What is the most accurate method in the diagnosis of amebic dysentery? Turk J Gastroenterol. 2010 Mar;21(1):87-90 Authors: Kalkan IH, Dağli U PMID: 20549888 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684575 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684574&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20549889%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yönal O, Hamzaoğlu HO PMID: 20549889 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684574 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684573&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20552734%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yönal O, Kaymakoğu S PMID: 20552734 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684573 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684572&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20552735%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kabaçam G, Tezel A PMID: 20552735 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684572 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3684571&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20552736%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kabaçam G, Törüner M PMID: 20552736 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3684571 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3684571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649047&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kiliçaslan Z PMID: 20533103 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649047 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649046&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yapici N, Ince C PMID: 20533104 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649046 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649045&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533105%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Intensive sucralfate therapy may decrease the frequency of stricture formation in patients with advanced corrosive esophagitis. Further studies with large groups of patients are required to confirm our findings. PMID: 20533105 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649045 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649045 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649044&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533106%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Triple therapy with lansoprazole, levofloxacin and amoxicillin for 14 days was effective for Helicobacter pylori eradication, but 7-day therapy with the same protocol had a lower and unacceptable cure rate and should not be used. PMID: 20533106 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649044 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649043&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533107%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In this study, gastric tissue oxidative markers showed antral oxidative changes to be significantly correlated with patients' hemodynamics. Oxidative stress may not be a clinical condition but it obviously shows gastric tissue damage and may explain many of the patients' additional diagnosis of gastric erosions. Interestingly, the oxidative change does not completely recover even on the 5th day. PMID: 20533107 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649043 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649042&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533108%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The present study confirmed the low eradication rate for rapid extensive metabolizer. Our findings provide evidence that the cytochrome P450 2C19 genotype is useful to predict the success of treatment. For the rapid extensive metabolizer group, alternative regimens can be tried to increase the Helicobacter pylori eradication rates. PMID: 20533108 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649042 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649042 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649041&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533109%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Diagnostic outpatient upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy were associated with remarkable anxiety in patients; however, anxiety levels were not related with the type of endoscopic procedure. PMID: 20533109 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649041 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649041 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649040&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533110%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: These findings indicate that the prevalence of celiac disease in Turkish children with type 1 diabetes mellitus is higher than in healthy controls. The 1.4% frequency of Celiac disease in relatives of diabetic children is close to that of controls. PMID: 20533110 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649040 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649040 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649039&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533111%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akyüz U, Erzın Y, Cengiz C Traditional imaging techniques are insufficient for diagnosis of small bowel diseases. Double-balloon endoscopy is a novel method for the diagnosis of this region. Here, we report three cases diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumors by double-balloon enteroscopy, which were missed by the other imaging techniques including capsule endoscopy. In summary, double-balloon enteroscopy should be performed if there is high clinical suspicion for small bowel pathology even if the capsule endoscopy is negative. PMID: 20533111 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649039 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649039 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649038&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533112%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Westgeest HM, Akol H, Schreuder TC A 60-year-old female with sudden onset of abdominal pain and hematochezia was diagnosed with histology-proven ischemic colitis. She used naratriptan on a regular basis for migraine. By exclusion of other causes for colonic ischemia and the absence of cardiovascular risk factors, naratriptan was considered the causal agent. Discontinuation resulted in a complete clinical recovery. With the increasing use of triptans, health care providers should be aware of the possible serious ischemic events associated with these drugs. PMID: 20533112 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649038 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649037&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533113%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Serın G, Doğanavşargıl B, Calişkan C, Akalin T, Sezak M, Tunçyürek M Gastrointestinal malignant melanomas, either primary or metastatic, are rare and overlooked tumors. There is also controversy regarding the actual existence of primary melanoma in the gastrointestinal tract apart from the esophagus and anorectal regions, where melanocytes normally exist. A case of malignant melanoma in the cecum is presented. The patient was a 30- year-old male who presented to the hospital for abdominal pain and diarrhea. The tumor was located mainly in the submucosa and measured 14x11x4.5 cm. The cut surface was solid, gray-white and fleshy. Histologically, tumor cells were arranged in compact nests or wide cords surrounded by fibrous stroma. The tumor cells had pleomor... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649037 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649036&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533114%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present a case with obstructive jaundice, dilated intrahepatic bile ducts and lymphadenopathies in the porta hepatis. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreaticography showed irregularities, strictures and dilatations both in the intra- and extrahepatic bile ducts resembling sclerosing cholangitis. The liver biopsy showed caseous granulomatous hepatitis and Langhans giant cells compatible with tuberculosis, and a lymph node biopsy obtained from the left cervical region demonstrated caseating confluent granulomas with abundant acid-fast bacilli. The present case shows that primary hepatobiliary tuberculosis may mimic primary sclerosing cholangitis and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with sclerosing cholangitis-like changes on endoscopic retro... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649036 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649036 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649035&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533115%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 45-yearold male presenting with obstructive jaundice, night fever, and abdominal pain and we describe the repeated interesting imaging findings. Imaging techniques revealed an irregularly bordered retroperitoneal mass. Extrapulmonary tuberculosis involvement was diagnosed after laparotomy biopsies. In the case of retroperitoneal mass on imaging techniques, we believe that intraabdominal tuberculosis should be included in the differential diagnosis, especially in endemic areas, in order to avoid unnecessary serious surgical procedures. In this case, we studied serial phase contrast dynamic magnetic resonance imaging of the pancreatic head mass; the complications of hepatic abscess and cholangitis that developed after surgery have never been reported concomitant with tuberculosis... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649035 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649035 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649034&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533116%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Altinbaş A, Arik G, Kalyoncu U, Akdoğan A, Karadağ O, Kisacik B, Ertenlı AI A patient with primary Sjögren's syndrome complicated with primary biliary cirrhosis and lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia is presented. She was 38 years old and was admitted to our hospital for generalized pruritus, xerostomia, xerophthalmia, fatigue, and reticulonodular changes on her chest X-ray. With the findings of ground-glass attenuation and centrilobular nodules in high resolution computerized tomography, the diagnosis of lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia was made. Oral methylprednisolone 1 mg/kg/day and ursodeoxycholic acid 15 mg/kg/day were started. At the 6th month follow-up, she had no complaints, and pulmonary function tests and high resolution computerized tomography were... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649034 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649034 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649033&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533117%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bayraktar Y, Harmanci O, Gedıkoğlu G, Balkanci F, Ersoy O, Aydinli M, Abbasoğlu O Caroli syndrome is a rare condition and is composed of congenital cystic dilatation of the biliary system and congenital hepatic fibrosis. Although many associated conditions are defined and hypothesized to occur concomitantly, due to the rarity of this syndrome, none has proven to be an essential component of this syndrome. In order to investigate a patient presenting with a cholestatic clinical picture, ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, abdominal computed tomography, liver biopsy, splenoportal venous angiography, and all available liver tests were performed. Upon typical findings, a diagnosis of Caroli syndrome was made and an orthotopic liver transplantation ... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649033 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649032&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533118%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mizrak D, Bektaş M, Kaygusuz G, Cinar K, Idılman R, Ozden A PMID: 20533118 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649032 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649031&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533119%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gökcan H, Uruç I, Selçuk H, Savaş N, Yilmaz U PMID: 20533119 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649031 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649030&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533120%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Korkmaz O, Keçe C, Yilmaz HG, Akgün Y PMID: 20533120 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649030 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649029&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533121%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tuncer M, Gümrükçüoğlu HA, Mete R, Güneş Y, Güntekin U PMID: 20533121 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649029 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649028&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533122%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bektaş A, Cakar B, Ustaoğlu M, Turgut M, Bakir T PMID: 20533122 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649028 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3649027&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20533123%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mıhmanli I, Kantarci F, Selçuk D, Ozbayrak M, Oğüt G PMID: 20533123 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3649027 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3649027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190085&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084566%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: General health perception slightly increased positively in interferon responder patients. However, general health perception and physical activity were affected negatively by interferon treatment in the whole group analysis. Renal-transplanted patients have a better life quality compared with those on hemodialysis. PMID: 20084566 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190085 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190084&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084567%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The first five days after acute bile duct ligation are the most critical. PMID: 20084567 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190084 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190084 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190083&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084568%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results showed that tumor removal in pancreatic cancer patients improved glucose metabolism. This occurred despite a postoperative reduction in endocrine pancreas mass, which may suggest the presence of insulin resistance and diabetogenic effect of pancreatic cancer. The elucidation of the mechanism is of immense importance for providing an early tumor marker and preventative and therapeutic modalities. PMID: 20084568 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190083 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190083 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190082&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084569%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our results support that manometry and pH-metry must be performed before surgery in gastroesophageal reflux disease. PMID: 20084569 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190082 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190082 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190081&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084570%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patients with iron deficiency anemia of obscure origin had increased prevalence of celiac disease. Our study results suggest that serological screening may be recommended for early detection of celiac disease in patients with iron deficiency anemia of obscure origin. PMID: 20084570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190081 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190081 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190080&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084571%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Patient safety, outcomes, and satisfaction are similar in colonoscopy procedures performed under sedation protocols using either midazolam and meperidine or midazolam alone. Although endoscopists favor the use of both medications together, adding meperidine to midazolam before the colonoscopy does not seem to have additive beneficial effect for the patients. PMID: 20084571 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190080 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190080 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190079&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084572%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe a rare presentation of acute cardiac tamponade in a patient with gastric cancer in pregnancy. A 32-year-old woman developed dyspnea and tachycardia during the 28(th) week of her pregnancy. These symptoms were interpreted initially by the patient as a condition related to the normal state of pregnancy; however, her symptoms persisted over the next two weeks, and she was hospitalized for evaluation. The diagnostic work-up revealed metastatic gastric carcinoma to the pericardium associated with pericardial tamponade. Large pericardial and pleural effusions were the primary causes of her shortness of breath. Gastric cancer is very rare in pregnancy, and therefore may be not be suspected by physicians. Diagnosis may be further delayed because of overlapping symptoms occurring during... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190079 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190079 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190078&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084573%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ustündağ Y, Karakaya K, Aydemir S Endoscopic cannulation of the biliary tract may be challenging in cases with juxtapapillary, duodenal diverticula. A 70-year old woman admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of choledocholithiasis and acute cholangitis. She was placed on antibiotic treatment and parenteral fluid resuscitation. On endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography, the papilla could not be cannulated because of the duodenal diverticulum. Various attempts at biliary cannulation failed. Endoscopic clips were used for evertion and fixation of a partially everted papilla from the diverticulum and for securing it in an orientation that allowed direct cannulation of the biliary tree. Cholangiography demonstrated multiple calculi within the choledochus. Sh... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190078 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190078 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190077&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lee JS, Moon W, Park SJ, Park MI, Kim KJ, Lee SH, Chang HK, Jung GS Meckel's diverticulum is a remnant of the vitelline duct and a congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract. Hemorrhage from a Meckel's diverticulum is common in children but extremely rare in adults over 50 years of age. Very few cases have been reported to date and all prior cases were in men. Meckel's diverticulum is commonly overlooked as a possible cause of a lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage in adults. Here, we present the rare case of a 58-year-old woman with massive hemorrhage from a Meckel's diverticulum that was diagnosed by repeated emergency angiographies and treated with elective laparoscopic surgery. PMID: 20084574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190077 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190077 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190076&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084575%26dopt%3DAbstract We report herein a 50-year-old man with a 6-mm sigmoidal polyp; he had been operated previously for rectal carcinoma. The polyp was characterized by benign-appearing spindle cells in the lamina propria leading to a wide separation and disorganization of the colonic crypts, accompanied by focal erosion and restricted areas suspicious for inflammatory fibroid polyp. The histologic features were found consistent with the disease spectrum of 'benign fibroblastic polyp of the colon' defined by Eslami-Varzaneh et al. The case is presented with a review of the literature and differential diagnostic considerations. PMID: 20084575 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190076 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190076 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190075&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084576%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of a large functional somatostatinoma in the pancreatic tail without metastases. A 46-year-old woman with a history of recurrent mild upper abdominal pain and diarrhea for 10 months was admitted to our hospital. Multiple-phase spiral computed tomography revealed a 10 cm x 8 cm, ill-defined, elliptic mass in the body and tail of the pancreas. There was a slightly heterogeneous enhancement on hepatic arterial phase and isodensity to the pancreatic parenchyma with small dotted necrosis within the middle region of the mass on hepatic portal venous and parenchymal phase, with patent splenic vein, dilated collaterals at the splenic hilum and no dilated pancreatic duct, resembling a diffuse infiltration tumor. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first description of multipl... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190075 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190075 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190074&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084577%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of acute pancreatitis with new-onset electrocardiography changes and bradycardia despite no evidence of coronary artery disease. After resolution of inflammation in the pancreas, T-wave depletions in V1-V6 derivations in electrocardiography disappeared and the rhythm was sinus with 70/min. 201-Tl myocardial perfusion scintigraphy revealed no evidence of significant coronary artery disease. PMID: 20084577 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190074 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190074 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190073&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084578%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yeşilova Z, Kantarcioğlu M, Erçin CN, Safalioğlu M, Kilciler G, Koç E, Atli M, Uygun A PMID: 20084578 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190073 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190073 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190072&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084579%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yakan S, Yildirim M, Coker A PMID: 20084579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190072 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190071&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084580%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ozdil B, Akkiz H, Sandikçi M, Keçe C, Coşar A PMID: 20084580 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190071 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190070&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084581%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ara C, Dirican A, Ozgör D, Pişkin T PMID: 20084581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190070 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190069&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084582%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Saritaş U, Senol A, Keskin M PMID: 20084582 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190069 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3190068&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20084583%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dursun H, Albayrak F, Yildirim R, Uyanik A, Yilmaz O, Okçu N, Altaş S PMID: 20084583 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3190068 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3190068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891591&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821196%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: This is the first study investigating CYP2C19 polymorphism in dyspeptic Turkish patients. Our investigation revealed that the most common CYP2C19 genotype was wild type CYP2C19 in dyspeptic Turkish patients. Dyspeptic Turkish patients are extensive metabolizers for proton pump inhibitors. This finding might have impact on the clinical consequences for the treatment strategies in dyspepsia. PMID: 19821196 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891591 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891590&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821197%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In inflammatory bowel disease, transforming growth factor-B1 can be used as a marker for differential diagnosis of active ulcerative colitis patients and remission ulcerative colitis patients. Nevertheless, more studies with larger patient groups are necessary. PMID: 19821197 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891590 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891589&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821198%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kiliçarslan A, Kahraman A, Akkiz H, Yildiz Menzıletoğlu S, Fingas CD, Gerken G, Canbay A Cell death by apoptosis usually occurs in a regulated, limited fashion. Only selected target cells are deleted in the process of ontogeny, development and regeneration. In contrast, under pathophysiological conditions, apoptosis imposes as a massive, chaotic, non-selective event that may occur for periods or even up to decades. It is likely that apoptosis is the initial cellular response to injury and may thus initiate several, intertwined cellular and cytokine cascades that culminate in tissue injury, inflammation, fibrosis and finally, in cirrhosis. Obviously, this cascade of events is of particular importance in various types of acute and chronic liver diseases. In cont... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891589 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891588&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821199%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Addition of sodium nitroprusside and glutathione into the Wisconsin solution decreased levels of ICAM-1 molecule expression, which reflects lower levels of preservation injury. In this study, the addition of verapamil to the perfusate/preservation solution for reducing the intracellular calcium accumulation had no effect on tissue ICAM-1 molecule expression. PMID: 19821199 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891588 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891587&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821200%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Ciprofloxacin and ursodeoxycholic acid have a synergic effect on prevention of bacterial translocation in obstructive jaundice. PMID: 19821200 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891587 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891586&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821201%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: With this study, we have documented that in viral hepatitis patients, aflatoxin exposure is significantly higher than in healthy subjects in Turkey and it may play an important role in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Thus, large studies exploring the relation between aflatoxin exposure, viral hepatitis status, and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma development are needed. PMID: 19821201 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891586 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891585&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821202%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The prevalence of fascioliasis was hypoendemic in the province of Mersin. There were no significant differences in the Fasciola hepatica prevalence between the groups with and without family history of fascioliasis. However, studies with larger sample sizes may reveal a difference. PMID: 19821202 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891585 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891584&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821203%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the clinical, radiological and manometric follow-up of a 45-year- old woman who presented with atypical manometric features of achalasia that have not been reported in the literature and who after a short period demonstrated the manometric features of classical achalasia. PMID: 19821203 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891584 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891583&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821204%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dallar Y, Bostanci I, Bozdayi G, Doğan B, Başbay Y, Battaloğlu NO, Rota S, Nishizono A, Ahmed K Rotavirus was related to causing intussusception when the first generation rotavirus vaccine was introduced. However, the association between natural rotavirus infection and intussusception remains an area of concern and controversy. A few studies have found that rotavirus infection can cause intussusception. On the other hand, several studies were unable to find an association of intussusception with natural rotavirus infection. Herein, we describe a patient who developed intussusception following rotavirus diarrhea during the course of hospitalization and recovered by spontaneous resolution the next day. This rotavirus belonged to serotype G9P[6]. The case is pre... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891583 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891582&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821205%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, computerized tomography/magnetic resonance imaging and octreotide scintigraphy may be insufficient to show disseminated disease and asymptomatic second primary malignancies. Therefore, positron emission tomography is a valuable promising option for the evaluation of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and concomitant or metachronous malignancies. Lifelong follow-up by a multidisciplinary oncology team is needed so that a long-term survival can be achieved with integrated multimodal systemic treatment approaches. PMID: 19821205 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891582 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891581&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821206%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a case of spontaneous hepaticoduodenal fistula following bile duct injury. Initially, Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy had been planned for the patient, but as the patient did not show any symptoms or findings of biliary obstruction, we preferred a non-operative management. The fistula allowed adequate biliary drainage, and the patient has been followed regularly by the outpatient clinic with good clinical results for approximately five years. PMID: 19821206 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891581 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891580&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821207%26dopt%3DAbstract We present three cases with giant intra-abdominal cysts (one mesenteric cyst, two ovarian) that were initially misdiagnosed as refractory ascites in another hospital. On ultrasound examination, displacement of bowel loops to outside the fluid without dispersion of fluid around the liver and spleen were the main findings suggesting the possibility of giant intra-abdominal cysts in our patients. In all three patients, the diagnosis of giant intra-abdominal cysts was confirmed after their total excision. Clinicians must consider processes other than ascites in the differential diagnosis of large abdominal fluid accumulation. PMID: 19821207 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891580 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891579&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821208%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yüceyar S, Kapan M, Ozben V, Ertürk S, Aydin I, Kepıl N We herein present a patient referred to our clinic with the complaints of flatulence and left upper quadrant abdominal pain who was diagnosed to have pancreatic cystic neoplasia radiologically. The septated cyst was defined to be 9x12 cm in diameter by abdominal computed tomography and by ultrasonography originated from the tail of the pancreas. Distal pancreatectomy procedure with complete resection of the cystic lesion was performed in this patient. Pathologic examination revealed pancreatic cystic lymphangioma (PCL). Although PCL is very rare in adult patients, it can cause confusion due to the presence of other cystic pathologies of the pancreas. Complete excision of the cyst is mandatory to prevent re... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891579 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891578&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821209%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Engın H, Ustündağ Y PMID: 19821209 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891578 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891577&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821210%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gundling F, Helmberger T, Schepp W PMID: 19821210 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891577 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891576&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821211%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zamani F, Amiri A, Mohit M, Zolfaghari M, Jalaeefar A, Ranjbar M, Shakeri R PMID: 19821211 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891576 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891575&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821212%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Alkan M, Güler G, Yildirim F, Doran F, Zorludemır U, Olcay I PMID: 19821212 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891575 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891574&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821213%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Parlakgümüş A, Yildirim S, Ezer A, Koçer NE, Tokmak N, Calişkan K, Colakoğlu T, Moray G PMID: 19821213 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891574 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2891573&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19821214%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sezgın O, Altintaş E, Polat A, Tombak A PMID: 19821214 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2891573 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2891573 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533414&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530039%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Friend leukemia virus integration-1 can be expressed in a variety of tumors, and is helpful in making the diagnosis of Ewing's sarcoma/primitive neuroectodermal tumor. We think that this protein is not expressed in gastrointestinal stromal tumors and it is not a part of the pathogenesis of this disease. PMID: 19530039 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533414 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533413&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530040%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our report is the first to describe the frequency of Celiac disease in patients with lymphoma in the southeast region of Turkey. In our study, there was no evidence that Celiac disease is a pre-malignant condition for lymphoma. Serological screening for Celiac disease in lymphoma patients does not seem to be necessary. PMID: 19530040 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533413 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533412&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530041%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We have shown that a fatty diet in rats causes obesity and may lead to morphological alterations in the liver such as hepatomegaly accompanied by histopathological changes. PMID: 19530041 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533412 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533411&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530042%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Transmission of hepatitis C virus by blood and blood products was better recognized in all groups tested, but the other means of infection were either overestimated (skin contact, sharing toilet and clothes) or under-recognized (blood-contaminated objects). More vigorous education programs are needed to increase awareness of hepatitis C virus in various risk groups in our country. PMID: 19530042 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533411 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533410&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530043%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Baicalin and octreotide exert significant protective effects on severe acute pancreatitis-induced intestinal mucosa injury via a mechanism that is associated with inhibiting inflammatory mediators and inducing apoptosis. In comparison with the pharmacological action of octreotide, we believe that baicalin, as a new drug, has similar protective effects on the intestinal mucosa of severe acute pancreatitis rats, and therefore deserves further study and development. PMID: 19530043 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533410 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533409&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530044%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Increased common bile duct diameter, biliary dilatation, biliary stent insertion, prolonged total procedure time, and hilar cholangiocarcinoma have higher post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography cholangitis risk. Moreover, the presence of periampullary diverticula was found to decrease cholangitis risk. PMID: 19530044 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533409 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533409 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533408&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530045%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with ethanolic extract of propolis improved the biochemical and histopathological findings in a rat model of experimental pancreatitis. Although our findings suggest that ethanolic extract of propolis might be considered an effective agent for the treatment of acute pancreatitis, this notion should be supported with further experimental and clinical investigations. PMID: 19530045 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533408 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533408 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533407&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530046%26dopt%3DAbstract We describe herein a case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the liver with a review of the literature. A mass occupying the right lobe of the liver was excised in a 48-year-old woman, who previously presented with weakness, fever, progressive weight loss, and right upper abdominal pain. The lesion was an unencapsulated light brown tumor (largest diameter 6 cm) without necrosis or hemorrhage. The characteristic histopathological features and the presence of spindle cells expressing smooth muscle actin and anaplastic lymphoma kinase allowed the diagnosis of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor. The present case and the review revealed that inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the liver is not limited to younger age groups and males. Moreover, the rare occurrence of inflammatory myofibr... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533407 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533407 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533406&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530047%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a 20-year-old male patient, with no underlying disease, who was diagnosed as peritonitis due to brucellosis mimicking tuberculosis, with ascites with pleocytosis, lymphocytic predominance and high levels of adenosine deaminase. PMID: 19530047 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533406 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533405&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uzüm N, Ozçay N, Ataoğlu O Benign multicystic peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor that occurs mainly in women in their reproductive age. It is characterized by the formation of multiple, thin-walled, multilocular cysts that frequently produce large, intra-abdominal masses. The short follow-ups and possible etiologies based on the published reports make it difficult to draw any firm conclusions. PMID: 19530048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533405 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533404&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530049%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, mesenteric heterotopic pancreatitis is seen very rarely and may be an unusual cause of acute abdomen. If the pathologic condition develops in the heterotopic tissue, as in the case of heterotopic pancreas, signs and symptoms of the disease may cause confusion in the clinical diagnosis. We agree that preoperative diagnosis of heterotopic pancreas is still difficult, even in a symptomatic patient. PMID: 19530049 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533404 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533403&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530050%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 66-year-old female with recurrent episodes of rectal bleeding. She underwent a colonoscopy and was diagnosed with diffuse cavernous hemangioma of the transverse colon. A laparoscopic extended right hemicolectomy was performed. Colonic hemangiomas are very rare vascular malformations and their clinical presentation is usually acute, recurrent or chronic rectal bleeding. This tumor can be diagnosed as solitary, multiple, or part of a more complex syndrome with cutaneous manifestations. They can also invade adjacent structures. Colonoscopy is a useful diagnostic test. The extension of the lesion, its morphology and its localization can be established, but imaging such as magnetic resonance or computerized tomography scan has to be performed. Sometimes, however, recogni... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533403 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533402&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530051%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seçkin Y, Koyuncu A, Yönem O, Arici DS, Yilmaz A, Aydin C PMID: 19530051 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533402 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533401&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Oztürk E, Altinel Y, Sözer M, Horhorlu F, Yilmazlar T PMID: 19530052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533401 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533400&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Doğan L, Karaman N, Bozdoğan N, Atalay C, Yilmaz KB PMID: 19530053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533400 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533399&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530054%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tutar E, Cihan MK, Uysal G, Sayli T PMID: 19530054 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533399 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533398&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530055%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Salkic N, Zerem E, Zildzic M, Basic M PMID: 19530055 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533398 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533398 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2533397&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19530056%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kocaman O, Sipahi M, Cubukçu A, Baykara ZN, Hülagü S PMID: 19530056 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2533397 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2533397 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309056&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330729%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although still within normal ranges, procalcitonin levels were slightly elevated in Crohn's disease but not in ulcerative colitis patients compared to healthy controls. Serum C-reactive protein is a reliable marker for disease activity in inflammatory bowel disease. Procalcitonin has no diagnostic value in determining disease activity. PMID: 19330729 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309056 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309054&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330734%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: When tumors of the biliary system are divided as intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas, MMP-2 expression was present in the extrahepatic cholangiocarcinomas including gallbladder carcinomas. Like the intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, Klatskin tumors also did not express MMP-2. This can be related with its characteristic growth pattern. MMP-9 and MMP- 14 were present in metaplasia, dysplasia carcinoma sequence in all of the bile tract tumors, suggesting that MMPs play an important role in carcinogenesis. The higher expression of the MMPs with neural invasion suggests the significant role of those tumors in the invasion activity. PMID: 19330734 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309054 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309052&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330735%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a gastric infection case of S. stercoralis. A 72-year-old Turkish man was admitted to the Department of General Surgery with complaints of epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting for five days. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy evidenced a diffuse infiltrate in the stomach, causing decreased distensibility. Microscopically, superficial chronic inflammation with hyperplastic reactive changes and damaged surface was observed. Histopathological examination of the gastric mucosa showed numerous cross-sections of adult worms, eggs and rhabditiform larvae of S. stercoralis developing in the gastric crypts. PMID: 19330735 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309052 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309052 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309050&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330736%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 34-year-old woman who had suffered from several episodes of melena for the past three years. Endoscopic examinations were normal. Computed tomography showed a large target lesion over the right abdomen and an image representing intestinal malrotation, which was supported by enteroclysis. At exploratory laparotomy, ligamentum of Treitz was located in the mid-to-right side of the columna vertebralis, and the duodenal bulb was found to be invaginated into the proximal jejunum. After longitudinal duodenotomy, a pedunculated ring-shaped large polyp originating from the pyloric ring was seen and excised. Histology was consistent with Brunner's gland hamartoma. This case with obscure bleeding was original with respect to its rarity and being a huge, ring-shaped tumor with pyloric loc... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309050 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309050 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309049&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330737%26dopt%3DAbstract A case of Behçet's disease presenting with massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2009 Mar;20(1):57-61 Authors: Altintaş E, Senli MS, Polat A, Sezgin O Behçet's disease, as initially described, is a triad of recurrent oral and genital ulcers and relapsing uveitis. Classified as a systemic vasculitis, it can involve both the arteries and veins of almost any organ. Intestinal Behçet's disease is characterized by deep ulcers, most commonly located in the ileoceal region, with tendency to bleeding and perforation at multiple sites. Here, we report a case of Behçet's disease presenting with lower gastrointestinal bleeding, mesenteric arterial thrombosis and duodenal perforation. PMID: 19330737 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The T... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309049 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309047&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330738%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kocaman O, Alponat A, Aygün C, Gürbüz Y, Sarisoy HT, Celebi A, Sentürk O, Hülagü S Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome is a congenital vascular anomaly characterized by a triad of varicose veins, cutaneous capillary malformation, and hypertrophy of bone and soft tissue. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary vascular malformations in Klippel- Trenaunay syndrome may present with lower gastrointestinal bleeding and hematuria. The majority of patients with splenic hemangiomatosis are asymptomatic. We herein report a case admitted to the Gastroenterology Clinic with life-threatening hematochezia and symptomatic iron deficiency anemia. The patient's history was remarkable for subtotal cystectomy and enterocystoplasty in December 2002 for vascular malformation, loca... The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309047 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2309046&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19330739%26dopt%3DAbstract In this report, we present a case with multiple inferior mesenteric arteriovenous fistulas, considered idiopathic due to no known cause related to the etiology, and associated ischemic colitis, which were clearly demonstrated by multidetector computed tomographic angiography. We also review the available literature. PMID: 19330739 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2309046 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 +0100 2309046 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2134960&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akarca US PMID: 19119479 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2134960 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2134960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075300&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119478%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: The essential part of the management of patients with Mirizzi syndrome is to determine the best surgical procedure in the preoperative period. In type I patients, simple cholecystectomy is generally enough, but sometimes T-tube insertion may be required, while the cases with types II-IV require more complex surgical approach, such as cholecystectomy and bilioenteric anastomosis. Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy is an appropriate procedure with good outcome. PMID: 19119478 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075300 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075299&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119479%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akarca US PMID: 19119479 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075299 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075298&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119480%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akkız H PMID: 19119480 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075298 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075297&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119481%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Although insignificant, some of the children with IBD had low levels of serum zinc and these patients had lower Z-scores than the others. Further studies including large numbers of patients may reveal a certain effect of zinc on bone development in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. PMID: 19119481 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075297 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075296&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119482%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the intensity of tissue eosinophilia is most prominent in adenomas including serrated adenomas and is diminished from adenoma to carcinoma. This finding may be used as a diagnostic indicator. PMID: 19119482 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075296 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075295&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119483%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha L162V polymorphism tends to occur in HBV-induced epatocellular carcinoma and is absent in HCV-related epatocellular carcinoma. These findings may show clues for the existence of different carcinogenesis mechanisms in these two common etiologies. Frequent occurrence of advanced disease in patients with L162V polymorphism suggests a role for this polymorphism in tumor progression. PMID: 19119483 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075295 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075294&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119484%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In our limited sample, the angiotensin converting enzyme deletion genotype did not make a significant contribution to the pathogenesis or progression of primary biliary cirrhosis. PMID: 19119484 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075294 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2075293&cid=s_36151_17_f&fid=36151&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19119485%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions: In the absence of metabolic disorders such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and hepatosteatosis, chronic HCV infection does not affect insulin sensitivity or adiponectin concentration. PMID: 19119485 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology) The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2075293 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2075293