Toward more accurate endoscopic diagnosis of colorectal neoplasm: Balancing between innovation and applicability
Publication date: December 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine, Volume 3, Issue 4 Author(s): Han-Mo Chiu (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - December 12, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma: Shortened duration does not comprise its efficacy
Publication date: Available online 25 November 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Chien-Hung Chen (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - November 24, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
A modified bowel preparation protocol improves the quality of bowel cleansing for colonoscopy
Publication date: September 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine, Volume 3, Issue 3 Author(s): Wei-Fan Hsu, Cheng-Chao Liang, Cheng-Kuan Lin, Tzong-Hsi Lee, Chen-Shuan Chung Adequate colonic cleansing is essential for a high quality colonoscopy. Few studies have investigated the association between patient education and quality of bowel preparation. The control group comprised 165 participants who underwent colonoscopy after a standard bowel preparation protocol during the period September–October 2013 and the study group comprised 251 individuals who underwent colonoscopy after a modified bowel preparation ...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - September 10, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Ectopic sebaceous gland in the esophagus —Case reports and review of the literature
We present three cases of ESGs in the esophagus. Although their etiologies are still unclear, we present related theories in our review. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - September 10, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Altered circadian rhythm, sleep disturbance, and gastrointestinal dysfunction: New evidence from rotating shift workers
Publication date: September 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine, Volume 3, Issue 3 Author(s): Ping-Huei Tseng, Ming-Shiang Wu (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - September 10, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Ileal ulcers in a patient with Henoch-Sch önlein purpura
We present the case of a 45-year-old man suffering from abdominal pain. Erythematous purpura over bilateral lower extremities and soreness of the joints developed 3 days before abdominal pain. An abdominal computed tomography showed an edematous change of the intestinal wall and the distal part of the ileum. A retrograde single balloon enteroscopy revealed several discrete ulcers and hyperemic mucosa in the distal ileum. The middle, proximal, and terminal ileum and ileocecal valve to the rectum were not affected. Under the impression of HSP, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and prednisolone were administered. We conclu...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - July 20, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Endoscopic-ultrasound-guided cystogastrostomy for walled-off necrosis of the pancreas
Publication date: Available online 10 July 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Chun-Han Cheng, Chia-Hsien Wu, Ming-Jong Bair (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - July 10, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Gastroprotective effect of bezafibrate, a peroxisome proliferator activated receptor α agonist and its mechanism in a rat model of aspirin-induced gastric ulcer
Conclusion Bezafibrate can decrease aspirin-induced gastric mucosal injury via reducing lipid peroxidation, inhibiting iNOS expression, preserving cNOS expression, and decreasing DNA fragmentation. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - June 13, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Altered circadian rhythm, sleep disturbance, and gastrointestinal dysfunction: New evidence from rotating shift workers
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Ping-Huei Tseng, Ming-Shiang Wu (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - June 4, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Cytomegalovirus enteritis in immunocompetent patients: Report of two cases diagnosed using single-balloon enteroscopy
We report two cases of CMV enteritis that developed in immunocompetent patients and involved the ileum and jejunum, respectively. Both of them were diagnosed with single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE) and further confirmed with histopathology. The first case is a 71-year-old woman with a presentation of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and severe anemia. Neither esophagogastroduodenoscopy nor colonoscopy identified any active bleeding. SBE and biopsy disclosed multiple scattered ulcers in the distal ileum and histopathology confirmed CMV ileitis. The hemorrhage subsided after conservative medical treatment. The second case is ...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - June 3, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Unexpected and unintentional fish bone ingestion causing acute abdomen and uncommon small intestinal perforation
Publication date: Available online 2 June 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Tsung-Han Yang, Chiao-Yi Lu Perforation of the mesenteric small bowel is an uncommon cause of acute abdomen in the emergency department. Early diagnosis is difficult owing to unspecific clinical presentations. The most common causes of perforation are tumor, trauma, Crohn's disease, ischemia, and foreign body ingestion. Currently, computed tomography (CT) is often the initial modality used to assess patients with acute abdomen, and the excellent anatomic details it provides, including segmental bowel wall thickening, mes...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - June 2, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Hepatitis C virus treatment update — A new era of all-oral HCV treatment
Publication date: Available online 25 May 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Kazuaki Chayama, Michio Imamura, C. Nelson Hayes There are estimated to be more than a hundred million hepatitis C virus (HCV) carriers worldwide. About 30% of carriers develop serious liver diseases, such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. HCV Genotype 1 is the most common genotype worldwide and the most difficult to treat with interferon-based therapy. Therapy for patients with chronic HCV infection is complicated by poor tolerability and inadequate rates of sustained virological response (SVR). Althoug...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 24, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Utility of balloon expulsion test in patients with constipation: Preliminary results in a single center
Conclusion In Taiwanese individuals, results of BE seems consistent with anorectal manometry parameters, and patients with chronic constipation have a trend of lower successful rate of rectal BE than healthy controls. However, future work to confirm the use of BE in differentiating subtypes of chronic constipation is needed. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 18, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Insulin resistance and anti-hepatitis C virus therapy
Publication date: Available online 1 May 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Chia-Yen Dai (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Refractory gastric variceal bleeding secondary to splenic vein occlusion associated with abdominal lymphadenopathy
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2016 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Yu-Chun Lin, Yen-Bo Chen, Po-Hao Liao, Wen-Chi Chao, Jiunn-Chang Lin, Yu-Chung Hong, Shen-Yung Wang Splenic vein occlusion caused by abdominal lymphadenopathy is rare. We herein present the case of a 80-year-old man with refractory isolated gastric variceal bleeding in the absence of pancreatic or liver disease. Left-sided portal hypertension was confirmed by angiography, and para-aortic lymphadenopathy compressing the splenic vein was identified by serial abdominal computed tomography. Endoscopic sclerosing ...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - April 25, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
