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 'Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:34 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663531&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298098%26dopt%3DAbstract This study shows that, despite the availability of new technologies, CEHMI-EUS is still the most reliable method for the differentiation of focal chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic carcinoma. However, understanding the advantages of the different methods might help to find the optimal indications for the use of the new techniques. PMID: 22298098 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663531 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663530&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298099%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Staritz M Abstract The relevance of endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic interventions is on a constant rise. However, specific aspects of the treatment of geriatric patients have only been tackled to a rather limited extent so far. The present contribution pinpoints illustratively the status quo on this issue and provides directions for further research which should be conducted in future studies supported by the working group on geriatric gastroenterology. PMID: 22298099 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663530 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663529&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298100%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Scheppach W, Reißmann N, Breunig E, Konwisorz A, Schwarz TF, Müller JG, Tappe D Abstract A 29-year-old man presented with abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhoea. Blood tests revealed elevated C-reactive protein (21.3 mg/dL; normal range 0.01 - 0. 82 mg/dL) and white blood cells (28 200 /μL, normal range 4000 - 10 000 /μL). Stool tests were negative for enteropathogenic bacteria and Clostridium difficile toxins A/B. Ultrasound and computed tomography showed massive swelling of the transverse colon and right colonic flexure. At endoscopy, circular necrosis of the mucosa was encountered in the proximal segments of the colon whereas distal parts of the organ showed patchy inflammation of minor severity. Extended stool testing identified Escherichia coli type O10... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663529 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663528&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298101%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krones E, Zollner G, Petritsch W Abstract Continuous intraduodenal infusion of levodopa/carbidopa (Duodopa®) via PEJ tubes is increasingly used in patients with advanced stages of Parkinson's disease. Tube-related complications such as kinking or coiling have been frequently reported. We herein describe two cases of tube dysfunction in patients with Parkinson's disease and continuous Duodopa® treatment due to knotting of the distal end of the tube. The mechanisms of knotting are unclear although a causative role of impaired gastrointestinal motility either by Parkinson's disease itself or Duodopa® treatment might be suspected. PMID: 22298101 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663528 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663527&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298102%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schneider R, Fürst A, Möslein G Abstract Lynch syndrome is characterised by a familial predisposition of colorectal and endometrial carcinomas in association with a variety of other cancers. The underlying autosomal dominant inheritance has a penetrance of 85 - 90 %. The molecular genetic underlying mechanism is a mutation in one of the mismatch-repair genes. The identification of the molecular genetic basis of Lynch syndrome enabled the implementation of predictive testing in families with a proven mutation. A prerequisite to detect patients with Lynch syndrome is a knowledge of the clinical and histopathological features of this disease. Typical for Lynch syndrome associated carcinomas is the early age of onset of about 45 years as well as the characteristic localisa... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663527 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663526&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298103%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cui XW, Ignee A, Braden B, Woenckhaus M, Dietrich CF Abstract Biliary papillomatosis (BP) is a rare disorder of the biliary tract with a significant risk of malignant transformation and a high recurrence rate after operation due to the diffuse distribution of the disease. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult also by reason of the low sensitivity and specificity of conventional ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), endoscopic retrograde cholangiography (ERC) and positron emission tomography (PET). Therefore, the introduction of new diagnostic imaging methods is of importance to improve the preoperative diagnosis of this originally as benign described disease which is reflected in the term of "benign papillomatosis of the biliary tree". ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663526 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663526 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5663525&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22298104%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gundling F, Schepp W PMID: 22298104 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5663525 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5663525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580235&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222792%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Thimme R, Tiegs G PMID: 22222792 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580235 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580234&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222793%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 22222793 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580234 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580233&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222794%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This database currently contains the largest collection of epidemiological data of CHB patients in Germany. It therefore allows a representative overview on the disease in Germany. In Germany CHB epidemiology is triggered by migration from countries with higher CHB prevalence. However, the high proportion of patients coming from states of the former USSR is likely to be a historical peculiarity of Germany. The sometimes weak German language skills as well as the cultural specifics in the different immigrant groups are still a challenge for health-care providers. The high proportion of viraemic patients, already being treated, could indicate a suboptimal efficacy of the available therapeutic options at the time documentation. PMID: 22222794 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Ze... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580233 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580232&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222795%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 63-year-old female patient with locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma of the extrahepatic biliary tract. She was admitted with progressive obstructive jaundice, initiating cholangitis and distinctive itching. The biliodigestive anastomosis was secondarily barred by tumour infiltration and not accessible via an endoscopic route. Because the patient asked expressively for internal drainage, we successfully performed an endosonography-guided transgastric, transhepatic internal biliary drainage (EUCD). The jaundice and itching were regredient and the patient was discharged in a stable condition. PMID: 22222795 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580232 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580231&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222796%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sass G, Barikbin R, Tiegs G Abstract Heme oxygenases (HO) are essential enzymes which degrade heme into carbon monoxide (CO), biliverdin and free iron. Due to its anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic and, as recently described, anti-viral properties the inducible HO isoform HO-1 is an important molecule which could find its way into therapy of gastrointestinal diseases. Acute and chronic liver injuries including acute liver failure, alcoholic or viral hepatitis, chronic inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma are life threatening diseases and as a consequence might result in the necessity of liver transplantation. HO-1 as well as its reaction products of heme degradation has been linked to cytoprotection. HO-1 induction in rodent models of acute and ch... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580231 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580230&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222797%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Teufel A, Marquardt JU, Dooley S, Lammert F, Galle PR Abstract Promoted by the decoding of the human genome as part of the human genome project, individualised therapy approaches have become a realistic perspective for therapies that are more effective, less prone to side effects and economically reasonable. This also applies to chronic liver disease. With the aim not only to expand the current knowledge base through basic research on the underlying disease processes and treatment options but also to identify and characterise biomarkers, the creation of genetic fingerprints for individualised diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of patients takes its place in the centre of translational hepatology. For certain liver diseases personalised therapy approaches are already existe... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580230 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580229&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222798%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Flecken T, Schmidt N, Spangenberg HC, Thimme R Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth most common malignancy worldwide with an increasing incidence. The clinical outcome is influenced by the underlying liver cirrhosis, the size of the tumour at the time of diagnosis and the few therapeutic options currently available. In recent years there has been a lot of progress in the understanding of HCC immunobiology. This review summarizes our current knowledge of HCC biology, the role of chronic inflammation in carcinogenesis and the role of tumour-specific immune responses. Furthermore, we will present potentially new, immune-based therapies that might open up new avenues for the treatment of HCC. PMID: 22222798 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gas... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580229 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5580228&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22222799%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sarrazin C, Berg T, Cornberg M, Dollinger M, Ferenci P, Hinrichsen H, Klinker H, Kraus M, Manns M, Mauss S, Peck-Radosavljevic M, Schmidt H, Spengler U, Wedemeyer H, Wirth S, Zeuzem S Abstract With the approval of boceprevir and telaprevir the standard treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 infection will be the triple therapy of a HCV protease inhibitor together with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin. In clinical studies a significant increase of sustained virological response rates from 38 - 44 % to 63 - 75 % for treatment-naïve and from 17 - 21 % to 59 - 66 % in treatment-experienced patients in comparison to the dual combination therapy with pegylated interferon alfa and ribavirin alone has been demonstrated. In addition,... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5580228 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5580228 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428128&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069045%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study was underpowered with respect to the primary endpoint due to low recruitment rates. However, in the post-hoc analysis HBsAg decline was over two-fold stronger at the end of treatment and follow-up after combination therapy and did not rebound after lamivudine withdrawal. These results may indicate the usefulness of future combination therapies without discontinuation of nucleos(t)ide analogues. PMID: 22069045 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428128 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428128 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428127&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069046%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 72-year-old woman who was referred for progressive dysphagia for solid food and clinical signs for a reflux disease. Upper endoscopy demonstrated bizarre villous alterations of the mucosa covering the oesophagus subtotally and a suspicious area within these alterations. Histological work-up of the biopsy samples revealed marked papillary hypertrophy and a squamous epithelial carcinoma in situ corresponding to the suspicious lesion. The patient underwent oesophagectomy with cervical gastroesophageal anastomosis and proximal remnants of papillomatous mucosa above the anastomosis were destroyed with endoscopic argon plasma coagulation. In the 2-year follow-up the patient showed limited recurrence of the papillomatosis in the remaining proximal oesophagus containing a c... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428127 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428127 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428126&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069047%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fleig S, Brunkhorst R Abstract A male patient aged 28 years was admitted with hyperemesis that did not cease in spite of different therapeutic approaches and had persisted for several days. A wide range of differential diagnoses was excluded and all tests remained without pathological findings. He reported regular cannabis use and showed abnormal bathing behavior taking hot showers several times a day for more than one hour each, which was the only measure to ease his nausea; on the basis of these clinical findings, the diagnosis of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome was made. After detoxification, he remained free of symptoms. Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome was first described in 2004 in Australia and is an underrecognized cause of hyperemesis and abnormal bathing behavio... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428126 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428125&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069048%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: von Boyen G, Reinshagen M Abstract Enteric glia cells are essential for the mucosal integrity of the gut. A leakage of the epithelial barrier is postulated in Crohn's disease. The role of enteric glia cells in the onset and progress of Crohn's disease is not clear yet. A new approach in the therapy of Crohn's disease is to target "mucosal healing". Since enteric glia cells are an important source of factors that regulate the epithelial barrier function, further research and discussion about this cell entity under therapeutic aspects is urgently necessary. PMID: 22069048 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428125 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428124&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069049%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Norman K, Schulzke JD PMID: 22069049 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428124 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428124 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428123&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Greten TF PMID: 22069050 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428123 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428122&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069051%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rickes S PMID: 22069051 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428122 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428122 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5428121&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22069052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rosien U, Gaus A, Jung M PMID: 22069052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5428121 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5428121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5383400&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22024759%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Girlich C, Büttner R, Schacherer D, Klebl F Abstract Liver abscesses still represent a life-threatening disease. Interventional abscess puncture and/or drainage are often the most adequate treatment. The aim of our study was the evaluation of drainage control with contrast-enhanced sonography. We included 15 patients in our feasibility study, three of whom had infected liver cysts, three had abscesses after liver resection or transplantation, six had intrahepatic abscesses and three had abscesses of other localisations. For drainage control with contrast-enhanced sonography we administered 1 mL of the contrast agent SonoVue® (Bracco, Germany) diluted in 10 mL of 0.9 % of NaCl through the indwelling drainage or an 18-G Chiba needle. A total of 28 sonographic controlled e... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5383400 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5383400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284221&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964891%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Reinacher-Schick A PMID: 21964891 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284221 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284220&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964892%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schmiegel PD PMID: 21964892 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284220 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284219&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964893%26dopt%3DAbstract We examined circulating endothelial progenitor cells (EPC), serum-VEGF levels and the tumour tissue VEGF expression of patients with mCRC under a bevacizumab containing chemotherapy. The patients with a partial remission after six months of immuno-chemotherapy showed a reduction of CD 34 negative KDR positive cells as early as 3 weeks after start of therapy. Neither serum nor tissue markers were of significant predictive value in our pilot study. Furthermore, we review the current data on biomarkers for anti-angiogenic therapy of mCRC. PMID: 21964893 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284219 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284219 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284218&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964894%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kampfenkel T, Tischoff I, Bonhag H, Eckardt M, Schmiegel W, Tannapfel A, Reinacher-Schick A, Viebahn R Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) can only be cured by complete resection of the tumour. Primarily unresectable metastases of the liver are treated by chemotherapy to achieve down-sizing of metastasis and curative resection. Chemotherapy can affect tumour-free healthy liver tissue and lead to histopathological and functional changes summarised as "chemotherapy-associated steatohepatitis" (CASH). We have evaluated a histopathological scoring system for CASH and searched for preoperative risk factors for the development of CASH. Liver alterations such as CASH were more pronounced when patients received chemotherapy, especially when treated with oxaliplatin. A higher BMI, mal... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284218 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284218 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284217&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964895%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on the case of a 36-year-old male patient who was found to have a submucosal duodenal tumour during the diagnostic work-up of gastrointestinal bleeding. After exclusion of other tumour manifestations complete endoscopic resection was performed. Histologically a gangliocytic paraganglioma was diagnosed, a very rare type of a duodenal neuroendocrine tumour. This case report discusses the epidemiology, diagnostic work-up and therapeutic options for this rare tumour type. PMID: 21964895 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284217 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284217 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284216&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964896%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Munding J, Sunitsch S, Belyaev O, Liffers ST, Uhl W, Tannapfel A Abstract Solid pseudopapillary neoplasms (SPNs) are rare pancreatic tumors. They occur most frequently in young females and are often diagnosed accidentally. SPNs are characterized by an excellent clinical outcome. In our case series the clinical course, pathohistological data and clinical outcome of eight patients (7 female patients, 1 male patient) with SPN are described. Histological examination as well as immunohistochemical analysis shows similar results in all eight cases. Although in the literature a few cases of SPNs with bad prognosis have been reported, up to now none of our patients shows any signs of recurrence or metastasis. Moreover, we give in this case series a summary of SPNs in the literatur... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284216 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284215&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964897%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Munding J, Uhl W, Tannapfel A Abstract The ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas is characterised by a very poor prognosis due to an early inoperability of the tumours. Even if operated under curative aspects, local recurrence of the disease is quite frequent with corresponding poorer prognosis. For a better assessment, standardised protocols for the pathohistological processing of resection specimens of the pancreas are needed urgently as well as a strict adherence to the R classification. In order to establish a reliable marker for the risk of recurrence, the smallest distance to the circumferential resection margin should be indicated in comparison to the circumferential resection margin (CRM) concept in colorectal carcinoma. PMID: 21964897 [PubMed - in process] (So... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284215 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284214&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964898%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Riemann JF, Maar C, Betzler M, Brenner H, Sauerbruch T Abstract The National Cancer Programme of the German Federal Administration aims to assess the present status of the national fight against cancer in Germany. Experts in their field have analysed the present target-performance comparison in different working groups dealing with topics from cancer prevention to follow-up and have developed recommendations as to how improvements in the various fields of cancer care may be achieved and mainly how these imrpovements may be implemented in day-to-day cancer care. The working group "Advancement of Colon Cancer Screening, Early Detection and Prevention" proposes the establishment of regulatory proposals for a nationwide, population-based, postal invitational process and, accor... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284214 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5284213&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21964899%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Behrens A, Pech O, Ell C PMID: 21964899 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5284213 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5284213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195583&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887660%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Riemann JF PMID: 21887660 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195583 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195582&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887661%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pischke S, Heim A, Bremer B, Raupach R, Horn-Wichmann R, Ganzenmueller T, Klose B, Goudeva L, Wagner F, Oehme A, Manns MP, Wedemeyer H Abstract Increased frequencies of HEV infections have been reported in several industrialized countries. We suggest that this finding might be explained by a better awareness of the disease and not by an increased incidence. Although reported HEV infections increased more than 6-fold in Germany in recent years, the seroprevalence remained unchanged (2 %). PMID: 21887661 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195582 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195581&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887662%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The present study demonstrates significant improvement of exercise capacity and clinical symptoms without relevant safety concerns during ambrisentan treatment in patients with PoPH. PMID: 21887662 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195581 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195580&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887663%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Stephani J, Akinli AS, von Figura G, Barth TF, Weber T, Hartmann B, Adler G, von Boyen GB Abstract Hypercalcemia represents an independent risk factor of acute pancreatitis and can result from hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands. Here, we report on a 35-year-old patient who was admitted to our hospital with abdominal pain six weeks after kidney transplantation. Based on laboratory tests and ultrasound imaging, acute pancreatitis with hypercalcemia due to tertiary hyperparathyroidism was diagnosed. Subsequently, the patient was treated by parathyroidectomy with autologous tissue transplantation. This constellation points to acute pancreatitis as a very rare and severe complication of patients developing tertiary hyperparathyroidism-related hypercalcemia from secondary hyper... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195580 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195579&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887664%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: In patients with elevated liver function parameters and jaundice of unknown origin, thyroid function should generally be tested. Moreover, medical treatment of hyperthyroidism with thyrostatics may cause severe hepatitis whereas untreated hyperthyroid patients are at risk of developing chronic liver failure. PMID: 21887664 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195579 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195578&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887665%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Meyer F, Benedix F, Garlipp B, Lippert H, Meyer L Abstract Gastric stump carcinoma after gastric surgery for benign disease is now widely recognized as a distinct clinical entity. An electronic literature search was performed in the MEDLINE database to identify relevant studies concerning epidemiology, prognosis, treatment, aetiology and pathology of gastric stump carcinoma. The references reported in these studies were used to complete the literature search. It can be assumed that approximately 10 % of patients who had undergone a distal gastric resection for benign disease will develop a carcinoma in the gastric remnant about 15 to 20 years after the primary procedure. The incidence is reported to be higher in males and following Billroth II resection. The site of tumou... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195578 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195577&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887666%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fischbach W PMID: 21887666 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195577 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5195576&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21887667%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gundling F, Schepp W PMID: 21887667 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5195576 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5195576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160386&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21866492%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schmidt C, Dignass A, Hartmann F, Hüppe D, Kruis W, Layer P, Lüers A, Stallmach A, Teich N, Sturm A Abstract The treatment of patients with inflammatory bowel disease has become more complex in recent years through the introduction of various immunosuppressive agents as well as the approval of monoclonal antibodies against TNF-α and patients receiving such treatment must be carefully monitored. National and international guidelines define a diagnostic and therapeutic context for the practitioner, but can only partially respond to specific questions on the procedure for individual patients. Within the framework of a project initiated by Abbott entitled "IBD ahead" 38 German IBD experts have elaborated concrete proposals for dealing with corticosteroids, immunosuppressant... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160386 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160386 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5160385&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21866493%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dignass A, Preiß JC, Aust DE, Autschbach F, Ballauff A, Barretton G, Bokemeyer B, Fichtner-Feigl S, Hagel S, Herrlinger KR, Jantschek G, Kroesen A, Kruis W, Kucharzik T, Langhorst J, Reinshagen M, Rogler G, Schleiermacher D, Schmidt C, Schreiber S, Schulze H, Stange E, Zeitz M, Hoffmann JC, Stallmach A PMID: 21866493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5160385 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5160385 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112298&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21796580%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Aug;49(8):969-970 Authors: Layer P, Dathe K, Dignaß A, Faiss S, Galle P, Lerch MM, Malfertheiner P, Wehrmann T, Zeuzem S PMID: 21796580 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112298 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112297&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811947%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lohmann M, Hänle MM, Klaus J, Kratzer W The aim of this study was to assess the current state of undergraduate and postgraduate education in abdominal ultrasonography at German university hospitals and to compare these findings with data from 1999. PMID: 21811947 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112297 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112296&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811948%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wree A, Canbay A, Müller-Beißenhirtz H, Dechêne A, Gerken G, Dührsen U, Lammert F, Nückel H Hereditary spherocytosis is a common hemolytic anemia with an estimated incidence of 1 / 2500 births. It is caused by a molecular defect in one or more of the proteins of the red blood cell cytoskeleton. Mutations in the ABCB11 gene, encoding the bile salt export pump, can entail progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis and benign recurred intrahepatic cholestasis. A 18 year old Turkish patient with hereditary spherocytosis was admitted to hospital with pruritus and severe jaundice. Ultrasound examination presented stones in gallbladder and bile duct. After endoscopic retrograde cholangiography with extraction of small bile duct stones abdominal pain resolved and liver enzy... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112296 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112295&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811949%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sandmann M, Heike M, Faehndrich M Until recently there has been no technique available which reproducibly and safely allowed endoscopic closures of penetrating defects within the digestive tract. With the new "over the scope clipping system" (OTSC system®), which regarding design and function is similar to a bear-trap, a method is available for the endoscopic closure of fistulas and perforations. Here, we present a series of 10 patients, in whom different penetrating defects within the digestive tract could be closed in 9 of 10 cases successfully by the OTSC system®: fistulas (esophagotracheal, esophagopleural, gastrocutaneous and colovesical), perforations (after mucosectomy, after papillotomy and PEG misplacement) and anastomosal leakages (after gastrotomy and gastrectomy)... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112295 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112294&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811950%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kaptanoglu B, Yildiz M, Taş A, Köklü S, Pekcici R, Karakayali AS A 37-year-old man with a past history of a fall from height 16 years previously was admitted with acute abdomen. Investigations revealed intestinal obstruction caused by a diaphragmatic hernia. He had an incarcerated omentum and Richter's hernia of the transverse colon secondary to left diaphragmatic hernia leading to colonic ileus. Following resection of the strangulated omentum and reduction of the colon intraabdominally, a surgical repair of the hernia was performed using an abdominal and transthoracic approach. The relatively rare late complication of a left-sided enterothorax with ileus makes this a remarkable case and underlines the need for early surgery to avoid late complications. PMID: 21811950 [... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112294 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112293&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811951%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Krasz S, Miehlke S, Berning M, Morgner A, Labenz J Eradication rates in first-line Helicobacter pylori therapy have been declining over the last decades, mainly due to increasing resistance against the recommended antibiotics clarithromycin and metronidazole. Thus, there is a need to evaluate novel regimens and substances to offer effective alternative treatment strategies. New generation quinolones, like levofloxacin and moxifloxacin, exhibit a broad-spectrum activity against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains and are mostly well tolerated. Based on a large number of studies, quinolones have been introduced in second-line and rescue treatment and are recommended for these indications in current guidelines. Various studies have investigated alternative strategies ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112293 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112292&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811952%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: PI-IBS appears to be common following infectious enteritis and among all IBS patients, but precise estimates are still lacking. PMID: 21811952 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112292 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5112291&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21811953%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vieth M, Malfertheiner P, Langner C PMID: 21811953 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5112291 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5112291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070195&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21748700%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cornberg M, Protzer U, Petersen J, Wedemeyer H, Berg T, Jilg W, Erhardt A, Wirth S, Sarrazin C, Dollinger MM, Schirmacher P, Dathe K, Kopp IB, Zeuzem S, Gerlich WH, Manns MP PMID: 21748700 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070195 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070194&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766257%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Seufferlein T PMID: 21766257 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070194 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070194 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070192&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766259%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lohmann M, Hänle MM, Kratzer W The aim of this study was to generate an overview of the current research situation in abdominal ultrasonography conducted by gasteroenterology departments of German university hospitals and to compare this situation with data from 1999. PMID: 21766259 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070192 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070192 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070191&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766260%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Our results suggest an estimation of prescription rates in ulcerative colitis. However, they raise new questions, for example, concerning a potential underuse of immunomodulatory agents in this patient population. With regard to the identified differences in prescription rates according to psychosocial characteristics further studies are needed to examine these relationships. PMID: 21766260 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070191 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070191 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070189&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766261%26dopt%3DAbstract We report of a 22-year-old man with persistant abdominal pain and fever after appendectomy. Fundamental ultrasound showed an inflammatory swelling of the terminal ileum, suspicious of Crohn's disease as well as two solid liver lesions and left portal vein thrombosis. The enhancement patterns of both liver tumors on CEUS showed inhomogeneous isoenhancement during the arterial and portal phases and hypoenhancement during the late phase, mimiking malignant lesions. Ultrasound-guided biopsy, histology and follow-up, however, confirmed the diagnosis of hepatic inflammatory pseudotumour (IPT). When diagnosing a pseudotumour of the liver, the rare coincidence with chronic inflammatory bowel disease should be considered. PMID: 21766261 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroente... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070189 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070188&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766262%26dopt%3DAbstract We present the case of a 76-year-old female patient with advanced liver disease due to underlying haemochromatosis, who was admitted to the hospital with increasing abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis caused by infection with Listeria monocytogenes, which she had acquired after consuming contaminated cheese from a local supermarket chain. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case to describe Listeria-induced spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in a patient with haemochromatosis. Both end-stage liver disease and hereditary haemochromatosis on their own impair the local and systemic immune response, thereby representing predisposing factors for acquiring Listeria monocytogenes infection. This case demonstrates a rare organ manifestation of Lister... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070188 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070188 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070187&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766263%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bühler S, Bartenschlager R More than 20 years after the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), chronic hepatitis C still is a major medical problem. According to the World Health Organisation 120 to 180 million people are chronically infected with HCV, with 5 million infected individuals living in Western Europe. These people have a high risk to develop serious liver disease such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The standard-of-care therapy is not satisfying and there is no vaccine in sight. Owing to intense research activities, most notably the development of adequate cell culture systems, important insights into the viral replication cycle have been gained and several strategies used by HCV to overcome immune responses have been identified. Adequate... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070187 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070187 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070186&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766264%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sienz M, Ignee A, Dietrich CF Reference values for B-mode abdominal ultrasound are controversially discussed due to the limited data in the literature. A systematic survey of the data published so far is presented for the biliopancreatic system and the spleen. PMID: 21766264 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070186 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5070175&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21766265%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lippert E, Endlicher E PMID: 21766265 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5070175 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5070175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923954&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638236%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Jun;49(6):711-712 Authors: Gerok W PMID: 21638236 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923954 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923954 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923953&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638237%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lang PA, Graf D, Boini KM, Lang KS, Klingel K, Kandolf R, Lang F In virtually all cells including hepatocytes cell volume regulation is accomplished during cell swelling by cellular ion release (activation of K (+) channels and/or anion channels, KCl-cotransport, parallel activation of K (+)/H (+) exchange and Cl (-)/HCO (3)(-) exchange) and following cell shrinkage by cellular ion uptake (activation of Na (+), K (+), 2Cl (-) cotransport, Na (+)/H (+) exchange in parallel to Cl (-)/HCO (3)(-) exchange and Na (+)-channels). Moreover, cell shrinkage triggers the cellular accumulation of organic osmolytes (e. g., myoinositol, betaine, phosphorylcholine, taurine). Cell volume is a powerful regulator of hepatic metabolism. Cell shrinkage stimulates and cell swelling inhibits proteo... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923953 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923953 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923952&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638238%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Improved screening as well as broader and improved treatment options may have contributed to the increasing survival rates. PMID: 21638238 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923952 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923952 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923951&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638239%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kubitz R, Bode J, Erhardt A, Graf D, Kircheis G, Müller-Stöver I, Reinehr R, Reuter S, Richter J, Sagir A, Schmitt M, Donner M The phospholipidfloppase MDR3 (gene symbol: ABCB4) is expressed in the canalicular membrane of hepatocytes and mediates the biliary excretion of phosphatidylcholine, which is required for the formation of mixed micelles in bile. Several mutations of ABCB4 have been identified, which cause cholestatic liver diseases of varying severity including progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis type 3 (PFIC-3), intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) and the low phospholipid associated cholelithiasis syndrome (LPAC). Here, we report on four new (S1076N; L 23Hfs16X; c.286 + 1G > A; Q 1181E) and one known (S27G) MDR3 mutations in eight patients of th... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923951 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923951 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923950&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638240%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sies H Modern metabolic research in hepatology employs non-invasive techniques of the whole organism, and it includes studying the intact organ. Following recent decades of efforts in culturing isolated cells and studying their properties separately, it has become clear that the spatiotemporal organisation of different cell types in a tissue requires studies using models of the intact organ or tissue. This applies particularly to the liver as the major organ of metabolic transformation and activity. The present brief article attempts to illustrate the advantages and limitations of such approaches, focusing on selected aspects of ammonia/urea and glutamine metabolism as an example. PMID: 21638240 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923950 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923950 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923948&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638241%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wettstein M, Frieling T, Lüthen R, Heintges T, Niederau C, Oette M, Vogt C, Vom Dahl S Surgery has been the mainstay of therapy in patients with gastrointestinal perforations, leakage or fistulas. New techniques for endoscopic closure of gastrointestinal perforations provide tools for an effective treatment by less invasive procedures. Temporary placement of covered self-expanding stents is an established therapy for oesophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks. Using conventional endoclips small perforations and leaks in the oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract may be closed. With the new over-the-scope-clips a more effective endoscopic full wall closure is possible in the upper gastrointestinal tract and the rectum. Endoscopically guided endoluminal vacuum therapy using ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923948 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923948 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923947&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638242%26dopt%3DAbstract [German S 3-Guideline "Ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome"] Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Jun;49(6):749-779 Authors: Gerbes AL, Gülberg V, Sauerbruch T, Wiest R, Appenrodt B, Bahr MJ, Dollinger MM, Rössle M, Schepke M PMID: 21638242 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923947 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923947 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4923941&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21638243%26dopt%3DAbstract [Method Report: German S3-Guideline "Ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatorenal syndrome"] Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Jun;49(6):780-787 Authors: Gerbes AL, Sauerbruch T, Dathe K PMID: 21638243 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4923941 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4923941 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824448&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21526463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gasche C, Evstatiev R, Haas T, Kaser A, Knoflach P, Petritsch W, Weiss G, Reinisch W Iron deficiency with and without anAemia is a common burden of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and has considerable impact on their quality of life and the ability to perform. The IBD working group of the Austrian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology developed five consensus statements on the following topics: (i) diagnosis of iron deficiency and (ii) anaemia, (iii) screening of iron deficiency, (iv) treatment of iron deficiency and (v) therapeutic goals. The clinical importance of intravenous iron replacement therapy in IBD with regard to effectiveness and compliance was discussed. PMID: 21526463 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroente... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824448 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824447&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21544753%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dietrich CF, Jenssen C In this overview the variety of current evidence based diagnostic options of EUS are discussed. PMID: 21544753 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824447 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824446&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557166%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Frieling T, Schemann M, Pehl C PMID: 21557166 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824446 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824446 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824445&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fähndrich M, Sandmann M, Heike M Until recently there has been no technique available which reproducibly and safely allows endoscopic closures of penetrating defects within the digestive tract. With the new "over the scope clipping system" (OTSC system®), which regarding design and function is similar to a bear-trap, a method is available for the endoscopic closure of fistulas and perforations. The OTSC-systems® are designed for permanent placement. However, in the case of misplacement or the need to remove the clip after healing of the defect, a technique for destroying and removing the clip should be available. We demonstrate for the first time the successful removal of the deeply penetrating OTSC system® by using the Nd:YAG-Laser in 3 cases: (i) after closure of an oeso... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824445 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824445 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824444&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557168%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ziegler M, Krause S, Kolligs FT Screening colonoscopy is an efficient and safe instrument for the early detection of colonic neoplasia. The cumulative participation rate in Germany remains low with 15.5 % of eligible men and 17.2 % of eligible women. Reasons for this are not well understood. Especially physicians have an important role. The aim of this study was to analyse information and recommendations of primary care physicians, urologists and gynaecologists on colorectal cancer screening. A survey of 239 primary care physicians, urologists and gynaecologists by a structured questionnaire on information concerning colorectal cancer and colorectal cancer prevention was carried out. Statistical analysis was performed by pair-wise comparison of the three groups. There were onl... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824444 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824444 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824443&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557169%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 71-year-old patient with massive upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage, who did not show any clinical signs of portal hypertension; however, he had a history of duodenal segmental resection 8 years before. The source of bleeding could not be detected with different imaging methods such as angiography and computed tomography. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy finally revealed DVs, which were located just adjacent to the papilla. After endoscopic injection therapy with n-butyl 2-cyanoacrylate the bleeding stopped immediately and the patient soon stabilised. Despite the peripapillar localisation no signs of pancreatitis or cholestasis occurred; during 10-month follow-up a marked regression of the varices without further signs of variceal bleeding was observed. PMID: 21557169 [P... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824443 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824443 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824442&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557170%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 19-year-old male patient with chronic HBeAg-positive hepatitis B-infection and agranulocytosis as a severe side effect of pegylated interferon alpha therapy. Within the first six months of therapy the hepatitis B virus DNA became undetectable in parallel with a significant decrease of the HBsAg serum concentration. After a six-month course of therapy the patient was admitted to our emergency unit. He appeared significantly ill and reported that he had fever for two days, painful oral mucosa, throat pain and general fatigue and discomfort. A complete blood cell count was performed and revealed a complete agranulocytosis with no detectable neutrophilic granulocytes in the blood smear. Antiviral therapy was immediately stopped and he was admitted to our clinic where a supportiv... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824442 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824441&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557171%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Steckstor M, Riphaus A PMID: 21557171 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824441 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824441 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4824440&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21557172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bauditz J PMID: 21557172 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4824440 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4824440 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720892&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476177%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Apr;49(4):429 Authors: Mayet WJ PMID: 21476177 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720892 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720891&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476178%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Long-term outcome of patients with gastric lymphoma is excellent irrespective of the lymphoma type and the treatment approach. Considering quality of life a conservative therapeutic strategy should be favoured. PMID: 21476178 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720891 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720890&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476179%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Resection should be performed whenever possible since even after palliative resection survival is substantially increased compared to patients without resection. Meticulous preoperative work-up may contribute to a high resection rate in patients with hilCC by providing additional information allowing the surgeon to perform more aggressive approaches. PMID: 21476179 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720890 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720889&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476180%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, hepatic necrosis can mimic liver cirrhosis at ARFI evaluation in ALF patients and this impairs the specificity of ARFI. PMID: 21476180 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720889 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720888&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476181%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a 55-year-old female with a mucormycosis infection primarily affecting the paranasal sinuses after liver transplantation. The patient presented with a one-week history of right-sided occipital headache and gradual loss of vision in the right eye just 6 months after liver transplantation. Imaging studies revealed a right-sided sphenoiditis with orbital apex involvement. The patient underwent endoscopic sinus surgery and the histology confirmed the diagnosis of mucormycosis. Aggressive surgical ablation of the infected parts, along with antifungal treatment and adjustment of her immunosuppressive maintenance resulted in a good outcome and long-term survival. PMID: 21476181 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720888 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720887&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476182%26dopt%3DAbstract We present an overview of the management of acute bilary pancreatitis in pregnancy with particular reference to endoscopy. Ultrasound is the gold standard for diagnosis. If clinical symptoms, laboratory parameters and transabdominal ultrasound do not allow appropriate decision making, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is the method of choice. EUS is preferably performed prior to ERCP during the same clinical session, this is of particular relevance for pregnant women with regards to the safety of mother and fetus. However, because the procedure is performed under fluoroscopic guidance, there are potential risks related to the radiation exposure. ERCP, especially in pregnant patients demands high expertise from the endoscopist, and with due diligence and attention to detail, the procedure can be ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720887 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720886&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476183%26dopt%3DAbstract [German S3-Guideline "Diagnosis and Treatment of Esophagogastric Cancer"] Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Apr;49(4):461-531 Authors: Moehler M, Al-Batran SE, Andus T, Anthuber M, Arends J, Arnold D, Aust D, Baier P, Baretton G, Bernhardt J, Boeing H, Böhle E, Bokemeyer C, Bornschein J, Budach W, Burmester E, Caca K, Diemer WA, Dietrich CF, Ebert M, Eickhoff A, Ell C, Fahlke J, Feußner H, Fietkau R, Fischbach W, Fleig W, Flentje M, Gabbert HE, Galle PR, Geissler M, Gockel I, Graeven U, Grenacher L, Groß S, Hartmann JT, Heike M, Heinemann V, Herbst B, Herrmann T, Höcht S, Hofheinz RD, Höfler H, Höhler T, Hölscher AH, Horneber M, Hübner J, Izbicki JR, Jakobs R, Jenssen C, Kanzler S, Keller M, Kiesslich R, Klautke G, Körber J, Krause BJ, Kuhn C, Kullmann F, Lang H, Link H, Lordick F, Lu... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720886 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720885&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476184%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Norman K, Schulzke JD PMID: 21476184 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720885 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4720884&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21476185%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Apr;49(4):543-549 Authors: Kähler G, Bulian D, Collet P, Eickhoff A, Feussner H, Fritscher-Ravens A, Fuchs K, Hochberger J, Kratt T, Meier PN, Meining A, Schäfer H, Wilhelm D PMID: 21476185 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4720884 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4720884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4668505&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21442574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Reinisch W, Dejaco C, Feichtenschlager T, Haas T, Kaser A, Miehsler W, Novacek G, Petritsch W, Platzer R, Tilg H, Vogelsang H, Knoflach P Infliximab is a monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), which is approved for the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) such as Crohn's disease (CD), fistulating Crohn's disease (FCD), ulcerative colitis (UC), and paediatric ulcerative colitis (PUC) from 6 years onwards. Besides its therapeutic efficacy, this antibody therapy is characterised by its side effects profile, which has been addressed in a seperate consensus statement by the Working Group for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases within the Austrian Society for Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Infliximab is an effective treatment option for ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4668505 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4668505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607886&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391163%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Disturbed glucose metabolism in hospitalized patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis is correlated with increased 30-day mortality. OGTT appears to be useful for identifying cirrhotic patients with poor short term prognosis. PMID: 21391163 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607886 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607885&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391164%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Infected debris or infected biofilms in the chamber are the reason for failure to sterilize a port. Lock techniques, single lumen tunneled catheters or in certain settings the exchange of only the port chamber may be approaches to prevent, circumvent or treat failures of attempted sterilization of an infected port system. PMID: 21391164 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607885 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607884&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391165%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: To the best of our knowledge, this is the first reported patient presenting with acute liver dysfunction and renal failure after subcutaneous injection of 3-sn-phosphatidyl-choline (Lipostabil®) indicating the risk of an off-label use of this drug. PMID: 21391165 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607884 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607883&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391166%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 77-year-old patient undergoing laparoscopy for suspected gastric GIST in our institution in whom splenectomy had been performed 26 years prior to presentation due to traumatic splenic rupture. The tumour revealed to be ectopic splenic tissue located at the parietal peritoneum of the ventral abdominal wall, thereby fulfilling the definition of splenosis. Epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics and therapy of splenosis are discussed in the context of a review of the relevant literature. PMID: 21391166 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607883 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607882&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dietrich CF, Ignee A, Hocke M, Schreiber-Dietrich D, Greis C Ultrasound is the method of choice in the detection and characterization of diffuse and focal organic diseases. For B-mode and colour (power) Doppler ultrasound, besides manual skills, (hands-on) a technical knowledge about ultrasound images is of the upmost importance for the investigator. Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has become an important diagnostic tool for hepatic, renal, pancreatic indications and several others due to: (a) an increasing rate of studies resulting in sufficient evidence especially in hepatic indications, (b) a rate of adverse events close to zero (1:10.000 in comparison to iodinated contrast agents from 1 - 12:100) enabling the application of CEUS in patients with severe renal insufficie... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607882 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607881&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391168%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jenssen C, Dietrich CF, Burmester E On January 1st, 2010 the 7th edition of TNM classification was released. There are several consequences of this new classification for the staging of gastrointestinal malignancies by endoscopic ultrasound. This review discusses important changes in the TNM classification as well as new aspects in endosonographic staging investigations of cancers of the esophagus, stomach, and rectum. PMID: 21391168 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607881 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607880&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391169%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gockel HR, Gockel I PMID: 21391169 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607880 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607879&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391170%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: V Schönfeld J PMID: 21391170 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607879 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607878&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391171%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Mar;49(3):374-390 Authors: Keller J, Wedel T, Seidl H, Kreis ME, Andresen V, Preiß JC, Layer P, van der Voort I PMID: 21391171 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607878 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607877&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391172%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Keller J, Schemann M PMID: 21391172 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607877 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607876&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21391173%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fischbach W, Darius H, Gross M, Koop H, Kruck I, Petersen KU PMID: 21391173 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607876 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4607876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490254&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21287438%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Layer P, Andresen V, Pehl C, Allescher H, Bischoff SC, Claßen M, Enck P, Frieling T, Haag S, Holtmann G, Karaus M, Kathemann S, Keller J, Kuhlbusch-Zicklam R, Kruis W, Langhorst J, Matthes H, Mönnikes H, Müller-Lissner S, Musial F, Otto B, Rosenberger C, Schemann M, van der Voort I, Dathe K, Preiß JC PMID: 21287438 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490254 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490253&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298604%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Frieling T, Meis K, Kolck UW, Homann J, Hülsdonk A, Haars U, Hertfelder HJ, Oldenburg J, Seidel H, Molderings GJ Previous findings suggested an involvement of mast cells in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The pathophysiological significance of mast cells is defined both by their number in tissue and by their activity. In the present pilot study activity of mast cells in patients with therapy-resistant IBS was investigated for the first time systematically. Twenty patients with therapy-resistant IBS were investigated for the presence of a pathologically increased mast cell mediator release by means of a validated structured interview suitable to identify mast cell mediator-related symptoms and by determing selected surrogate parameters for mast cell activit... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490253 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490252&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298605%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In a historical comparison to forced or pulsed APC, precise APC may be a more appropriate option for the treatment of bleeding angiodysplasia's in critical locations like the cecum or small bowel. The coagulation effect seems to be comparable and due to its better depth control we assume a better safety, especially in preventing perforations. PMID: 21298605 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490252 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490251&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298606%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vogel Y, Müller C, Uhl W, Tannapfel A A 79-year-old man was admitted because of anemia during marcumar therapy with suspected bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. Endoscopy revealed a large mutifocal poorly differentiated gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma. After staging by the usual oesophagogastroduodenoscopic method, a total D 2 gastrectomy was performed. In the pathological resection specimen of the stomach, a multifocal poorly differentiated signet ring cell adenocarcinoma, infiltrating the submucosa (so called early cancer of sm-type) and an incidental gastroinstinal stromal tumour, 0.8 cm in diameter, was diagnosed. This is the first case report of the synchronous occurrence of a multifocal poorly differentiated gastric adenocarcinoma with signet-ring cell morp... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490251 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490250&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298607%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sandig C, Flechtenmacher C, Stremmel W, Eisenbach C A female patient receiving pantoprazole during a corticosteroid therapy for encephalomyelitis disseminata developed severe acute hepatitis one month after initiation of pantoprazole treatment. Other causes of hepatic dysfunction including viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, haemochromatosis or Wilson's disease were excluded. Liver biopsy showed severe hepatic lesions with extensive necroses of the parenchyma. One week after discontinuation of pantoprazole the liver function began to improve and gradually the patient fully recovered. One year earlier the patient had been treated with pantoprazole before and had developed a milder form of hepatitis then. This case ar... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490250 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490250 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490249&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298608%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Garlipp B, Steinert R, Lippert H, Meyer F Despite recent developments in therapy for gastric cancer, the prognosis of this disease remains poor in advanced stages. In many cases even curatively treated patients without any residual tumour develop metachronous metastases. As in other solid tumours, adjuvant therapies can reduce the metastatic risk, which implies that some of these patients harbour isolated tumour cells or micrometastases (minimal residual disease, MRD) that are undetectable by radiological imaging and conventional histopathology but can still be the cause of tumour recurrence. Therefore, reliable methods for diagnosing MRD would be desirable for individually tailoring therapy for these patients. Unfortunately, testing methods for MRD and interpretation of their... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490249 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490249 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490248&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298609%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Felber J, Stallmach A PMID: 21298609 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490248 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490248 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4490247&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21298610%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vogelsang H, Pfeiffer J, Moser G Constipation is one of the most frequent gastroenterological problems, especially among elderly people. Chronic constipation is now defined by the new Rome III criteria. Life style counselling is usually only effective in early stages of disease and for mild types. In patients with constipation one should actively screen for possible causative, medically adverse events. Recently new effective opioid antagonists were introduced to act against constipation in patients on long-term opioid therapy. If these actions fail, medical therapy with polyethylene glycol or lactulose should be favoured in the long-term treatment. Psychodiagnostic queries concerning fear should be included in the diagnostic procedures. Biofeedback is an effective therapy in t... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4490247 Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4490247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357350&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225568%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rabenstein T, Fromm MF, Zolk O Rifaximin, a non-resorbable broadband antibiotic, was approved in Germany 2 years ago for the treatment of traveller's diarrhoea caused by non-invasive enteropathogens. On account of the very good tolerance and the high efficacy against almost all enteropathogens this pharmaceutical, which has been available for 25 years, bears a high potential in many other indications which are currently under clinical investigations, including: symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease, Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis, small bowel intestinal bacterial overgrowth, irritable bowel syndrome and hepathic encephalopathy. The present overview demonstrates potential indications in the field of gastroenterology and critical... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357350 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357357&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225534%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: In this retrospective study MRI using Gd-EOB-DTPA as well as contrast-enhanced sonography using sulfur hexafluoride microbubbles gave excellent results in detecting HCC in patients suffering from liver cirrhosis. Although the specificity was higher for MRI, the accuracy showed no significant difference between these two imaging techniques. PMID: 21225534 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357357 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357357 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357356&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225535%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schlitt HJ, Loss M, Scherer MN, Becker T, Jauch KW, Nashan B, Schmidt H, Settmacher U, Rogiers X, Neuhaus P, Strassburg C Liver transplantation represents a successful and well-established therapeutic concept for patients with advanced liver diseases. Organ donor shortage continues to pose a significant problem. To ensure fair and transparent allocation of too few post-mortem grafts, the model of end-stage liver disease (MELD)-based allocation was implemented in December 2006. This has decreased waiting list mortality from 20 to 10 % but at the same time has reduced post OLT survival (1-year survival from almost 90 % to below 80 %), which is largely due to patients with a labMELD score > 30. Following MELD introduction the regular allocation threshold has increased from a m... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357356 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357355&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225536%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zayer S, Koberstein B, Pohle T Multiple hepatic lesions in an elderly woman usually suggest metastatic malignant disease, in most situations already beyond cure. However, we present the case of an 81-year-old female in whom histopathology verified granulomas and PCR proved hepatic tuberculosis. Tuberculostatic quadruple therapy resulted in complete remission. Isolated hepatic tuberculosis is rare, especially in HIV-negative subjects living in areas of low tuberculosis prevalence. This case highlights the need to histopathologically confirm malignancy as withholding therapy would have been deleterious in this curable patient. PMID: 21225536 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357355 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357354&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225537%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Veitt R, Reichardt M, Wenzel J, Jilg W There is an increasing body of evidence that hepatitis E virus (HEV) triggers acute hepatitis not only in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and America with low sanitary standards but also in highly industrialized countries. We here report on two patients from Thuringia (Germany) with a HEV infection without a recent stay abroad. All other common causes of hepatitis were excluded. Transaminases were significantly incresed in both cases, while icterus could be proven in one patient, only. Both patients fully recovered in the long-term course. Epidemiological and phylogenetic data from viral analyses suggest that HEV infection has to be considered as a zoonosis. It is likely that viral transmission from animals to humans occ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357354 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357353&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225538%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Frieling T The demographic development will lead to a disproportionate increase of older people and to a significant increase of functional gastrointestinal disorders including dysphagia due to motility and reflux-related disorders, nausea and vomiting by gastrointestinal dysfunction and abdominal and pelvic pain caused by chronic obstipation, stool impaction and incontinence. This implies significant consequences with regard to the development of weight loss, anorexia, social disadvantages and increased mortality with serious socio-economic burden. Ageing processes are determined by differentiated neurogeneration of the myenteric plexus (cholinergic degeneration) through reactive oxygen and nitrogen species and alteration of protective and regenerative processes. Age-related ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357353 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357352&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225539%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Benseler V, Schlitt HJ In many species, liver transplants induce antigen-specific immunological tolerance. Furthermore, the liver seems to play an important role in oral tolerance although the exact mechanisms as to how the liver induces immunological tolerance still need to be defined. Apart from the presence of an unusual subset of effector cells of the innate immune system, the liver is rich in CD 8 + T cells with an activated and preapoptotic phenotype. In this article, we discuss the suggested hypothesis to explain this phenotype. In addition, we discuss the different cell types that have been suggested to serve as antigen-presenting cells (APC) for naïve T cells. Interestingly, different APCs seem to use different mechanisms to induce tolerance while hepatic stellate ce... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357352 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4357351&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21225540%26dopt%3DAbstract Z Gastroenterol. 2011 Jan;49(1):63-65 Authors: Schramm C, Gotthardt D, Spengler U, Schirmacher P, Weismüller T PMID: 21225540 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4357351 Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4357351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228505&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125510%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our survey from 2004, when FOBT was still the most important screening tool in Germany, suggests that more than one third of the German population underwent colonoscopy at least once up to age 70. While introduction of screening colonoscopy is expected to impact on overall colonoscopy use in the long run, these data can serve as point of reference to assess the extent and the patterns of such changes. PMID: 21125510 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228505 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228505 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228504&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125511%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: There seems to be a temporal linkage between the implementation of a quality assured colonoscopy screening and the epidemiology of colorectal cancers in Germany. The observed changes cannot be attributed definitively to the screening activities, because required data are not available on the population level. A linkage of screenees and cancer data from registered tumour patients, which allows an individual follow-up and a mortality evaluation, would be desirable. PMID: 21125511 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228504 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228504 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228503&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125512%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Schulz C, von Arnim U, Kuester D, Fischbach F, Malfertheiner P Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease occur frequently in parallel to the inflammation in the bowel. The activity of extraintestinal manifestations is often divergent to the activity of intestinal inflammation. We here present the case of a rare extraintestinal manifestation of Crohn's disease and report on a 52-year-old patient with known Crohn's disease and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) in clinical remission. Multiple lesions of the spleen were observed in routine MR tomography. The histological examination of a specimen obtained by MR-guided fine needle biopsy showed non-caseating epitheloid cell granulomas. The splenic granulomas regressed completely and spontaneously without speci... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228503 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228503 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228502&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125513%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a patient who developed a secondary aorto-enteral fistula twenty years after a living kidney donation. The vascular surgery in combination with a chronic inflammatory reaction had resulted in the formation of a fistula between the renal artery stump and the duodenum. The inflammatory response was maintained by continuous treatment with methotrexate because of rheumatoid arthritis. Despite several total enteroscopies and diagnostic laparotomies, the fistula was seen on several occasions but was overlooked and misinterpreted in the absence of bleeding at first. The suspected fistula was finally marked with two endoclips and confirmed subsequently by radiological imaging by means of an abdominal CT scan. PMID: 21125513 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift ... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228502 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228502 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228501&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125514%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arnold D, Stöltzing O, Timm S, Stein A, Geissler M, Lang H Approximately one third of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) present with metastases confined to the liver only. In 15 % of these patients the metastases are primarily resectable. After resection of colorectal liver metastases the 5-year survival rate is 25 - 40 %. The EORTC trial of Nordlinger et al. has examined the role of perioperative/neoadjuvant chemotherapy of resectable liver metastases and found in the subgroup of resected patients a significant improvement in disease-free survival through chemotherapy. The results were not significant in the intent-to-treat population. Possible arguments pro neoadjuvant therapy of resectable liver metastases are the early eradication of disseminated tumour cells, the ide... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228501 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4228500&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21125515%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Langner C, Vieth M PMID: 21125515 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4228500 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4228500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4205702&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21108180%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: May A, Albert J, Keuchel M, Moog G, Hartmann D PMID: 21108180 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4205702 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4205702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4188123&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21089009%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Langner C, Vieth M, Liegl B PMID: 21089009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4188123 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4188123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4126001&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043005%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holtmann MH, Barreiros AP, Mudter J, Atreya R, Galle PR, Terkamp C, Gebel M Teaching ultrasound (US) has not been sufficiently standardised yet. Most educational devices in US consist of 2-dimensional B-mode images. However, the identification of anatomic structures in the 3-dimensional space can only be learned by practical hands-on education. In US simulators, US images of real pathologies are created by the examination of a dummy with a mock transducer. The resulting US images were previously recorded in a 3-dimensional format and were processed in a way which facilitates the reconstruction and projection of the images on a screen corresponding to the sectional plane of the mock transducer, simulating the conventional B-mode images. This enables standardised, real-time, han... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4126001 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4126001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4126000&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043006%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present study supplies a first bibliometric approach to visualise research activity in the field of BMI. Furthermore, it provides data that can be used for the identification of research clusters and to locate regions where more research needs to be done. Despite the controversial discussion, the analysed data suggest that the BMI is still an important, simple, and inexpensive measure for the assessment of the nutritional status that comes to a worldwide use. PMID: 21043006 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4126000 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4126000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125999&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043007%26dopt%3DAbstract In conclusion, giant cell hepatitis is a rare cause of acute liver failure that is often recognized only histologically. PMID: 21043007 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125999 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125998&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043008%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Gangliocytic gangliocytomas of the duodenum can be safely removed by endoscopic submucosal dissection as long as there is no evidence of infiltration of the tunica muscularis or of local lymph node metastasis. Because of the unknown malignant potential, these patients have to be controlled by regular ultrasonographic and endosonographic procedures. PMID: 21043008 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125998 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125997&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043009%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a 67-year-old woman who was initially misdiagnosed and treated for a liver hydatid cyst. After incomplete resection and recurrence of the tumor, we were able to diagnose a large retroperitoneal schwannoma that completely displaced the liver to the left abdomen. The patient underwent surgical resection of the schwannoma; pathological evaluation revealed a cystic tumor measuring 18.5 × 18 × 12.5 cm, with tumor cells staining strongly positive for S-100. Retroperitoneal schwannomas may mimic cystic hepatic tumors and should, therefore, be considered as a differential diagnosis in such cases. We describe the diagnostic modalities and difficulties in the approach of a cystic liver tumor. PMID: 21043009 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterol... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125997 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125996&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043010%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a literature review regarding the devices and materials currently available to achieve the most reliable results with the lowest level of complications. With regard to drainage systems, particular considerations include the consistency of fluid, path of access and guidance technique. Although we present comparisons between published studies, it is important to consider that the personal experience of the interventionalist will also have an impact on the device chosen. PMID: 21043010 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125996 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125995&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043011%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Norman K, Schulzke JD, Pirlich M PMID: 21043011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125995 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4125994&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21043012%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: V Schönfeld J PMID: 21043012 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4125994 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4125994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031631&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886423%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Psychological aspects of disease acceptance are the prominent topic in the paintings. The timepoint of diagnosis is experienced as major change in life. The paintings enable both the patient organisation and the caretakers to put more focus on the psychological aspects of the disease. Asking for paintings opens a new channel for patient-physican contacts and produces a feeling of interest and competence in patients. PMID: 20886423 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031631 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031631 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031630&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886424%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There are clinical data which can be ascertained easily in order to reflect the risk of bleeding complications after EBL. PMID: 20886424 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031630 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031630 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031629&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886425%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: V Schönfeld J, Hinzmann S Colonoscopy is the gold standard in the diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia. Several lines of independent evidence, however, suggest that a significant number of small adenomas and also some advanced lesions are missed even by experienced endoscopists. With large-scale screening colonoscopy programmes installed, information on quality of colonoscopy in primary care is essential, but not available. Between July 2006 and December 2008, a total of 40 patients (23 men and 17 women, median age: 69 years) underwent a second colonoscopy within 42 days after the first endoscopy (median: 11 days), in all cases exclusively for clinical reasons. Index colonoscopy was performed by 14 endoscopists in 6 hospitals and 4 private practices. Data on all consecutive pati... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031629 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031628&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Manekeller S, Sauerbruch T, Fischer HP, Propping P, Hirner A Here we report on a patient with a primary hepatocellular carcinoma in a non-cirrhotic liver, in whom heterozygosity for an AAT-deficiency allele was found (PiMZ). Based on this observation and the current literature, the possible mechanisms for an eventual contribution of a heterozygosity of a heterozygous AAT-deficiency for a hepatocellular carcinoma are discussed. Alpha-1-antitrypsin (AAT)-deficiency (Laurell-Eriksson syndrome) is a genetic disorder, in which individuals who are homozygous for a deficiency allele are at an increased lifetime risk for pulmonary emphysema, liver cirrhosis, and primary hepatocellular carcinoma. It has been controversially discussed whether the heterozygous form (PiMZ) is also associa... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031628 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031628 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031627&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886427%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Agnogenic myeloid metaplasia is a rare cause of portal hypertension and may present with variceal bleeding. Clinicians should be aware of this rare cause of portal hypertension, as treatment of the underlying disease with cytoreductive therapy and appropriate management of portal hypertension may lead to long-term survival. PMID: 20886427 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031627 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031626&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886428%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Müller-Lissner S, Riess H The decision how to handle an antithrombotic treatment when an intervention during GI endoscopy is planned is influenced both by the risk of bleeding and by the thomboembolic risk when treatment is suspended. The risk of bleeding is negligible even when on oral anticoagulants in diagnostic procedures with standard forceps biopsies. Oral anticoagulation has to be stopped, however, when planning invasive procedures such as polypectomy or EPT. In the case of patients with a high risk of thromboembolic complications such as artificial valves in mitral position or atrial fibrillation with risk factors, one has to temporarily switch to anticoagulants with shorter action ("bridging"). Treatment with inhibitors of platelet function does not preclude procedur... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031626 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4031625&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20886429%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wewalka F, Kapral C, Brownstone E, Homoncik M, Renner F The recommendations of the Austrian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ÖGGH) for antibiotic prophylaxis in gastrointestinal endoscopy of the year 2002 have been updated in accord with the recently published guidelines of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the American Heart Association (AHA). Antibiotic prophylaxis for any endoscopic intervention to prevent infectious endocarditis is no longer necessary. Moreover, the prophylactic use of antibiotics for ERCP without biliary obstruction and ERCP with obstruction and a likelihood of complete drainage is no longer recommended. For ERCP with obstruction and anticipated incomplete drainage, a full course of antibiotics should be administere... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4031625 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4031625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018121&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839160%26dopt%3DAbstract We report on a consecutive series of 364 endoscopic applications of toluidine made on the basis of various indications. Besides the known indications (e. g., chromoendoscopy in case of Barrett's oesophagus), we mostly used toluidine blue, diluted in hydroxyethylstarch (HAES), for submucosal injections of flat adenomas prior to endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection, in order to precisely determine the extension of visible lesions. Local and systemic adverse reactions have not been observed. A demarcation of the lesions can be made as effectively as with methylene blue. PMID: 20839160 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018121 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018121 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018120&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839161%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: This investigation demonstrated the endemicity of C. difficile PCR ribotype 027 in Germany for the first time. As a consequence from this study, severe CDI became a reportable disease in Germany at the end of 2007. In addition to hygienic measures, the critical use of antibiotics is an important measure to prevent a further increase of CDI. PMID: 20839161 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018120 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018119&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839162%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Chronic hepatitis B in Germany is characterised by awareness problems and language barriers. More attention is needed for HBV-infected immigrants in the form of multilingual information about CHB and awareness campaigns. PMID: 20839162 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018119 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018118&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839163%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sanson E, Gassler N, Trautwein C, Wasmuth HE Celiac disease is an immune-mediated enteropathy characterized by mucosal inflammation and villous atrophy of the small bowel upon exposure to ingested gluten. Refractory celiac disease (RCD), defined as persisting villous atrophy with crypt hyperplasia despite strict gluten-free diet, is a rare form of celiac disease with poor prognosis due to a higher rate of severe complications such as life-threatening malnutrition or the development of intestinal T-cell lymphoma. The cavitating mesenteric lymph node syndrome (CMLNS) represents a rare complication of celiac disease with unknown pathogenesis which is associated with but not restricted to RCD and not necessarily associated with a malignant course. We here report a 64-year-old pati... Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018118 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018117&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839164%26dopt%3DAbstract We report the case of a 49-year-old woman with a in CT assumed pancreatic tumour in whom liver metastases were suspected and investigated by CEUS. In the late phase of this examination hypoenhanced hepatic lesions were observed, prompting us to perform a needle biopsy. The histopathological work-up surprisingly identified the hepatic lesions to be eosinophilic infiltration. After a spontaneous remission we concluded an allergic reaction to a fluoroquinolone. PMID: 20839164 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018117 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018117 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018116&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839165%26dopt%3DAbstract DISCUSSION: Normal values are helpful in delineating numerous pathological changes in the respective organs. Unfortunately, data are scarce and the examination technique, so far, has not been standardised sufficiently to compare data. A multicentre trial is required to standardise examination techniques and improve the quality of the results. PMID: 20839165 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018116 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018115&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839166%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Labenz J PMID: 20839166 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018115 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4018114&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20839167%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fischbach W, Darius H, Gross M, Koop H, Kruck I, Petersen KU PMID: 20839167 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4018114 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4018114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3966023&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20835976%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Adler G PMID: 20835976 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3966023 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3966023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3828203&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20687016%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Hepatitis D in western Germany appears to be on the increase and has a migration background that should be considered in clinical practice. Clinical outcome and response to IFN are as poor as in endemic regions, indicating the need to improve early diagnosis. PMID: 20687016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3828203 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3828203 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3828202&cid=s_36241_17_f&fid=36241&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20687017%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Unsedated transnasal EGD may replace diagnostic peroral EGD, reduces costs with acceptable patient discomfort and has advantagous acceptability of the endoscopic staff. PMID: 20687017 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie) Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3828202 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3828202