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Skin Discoloration from Compulsive Bathing in a Patient with Hyperemesis Syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.014
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Daniel C. Sadowski
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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A Splenic Artery Aneurysm that Mimics a Stromal Tumor and Causes Hematemesis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.015
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Raymond S. Tang,
Cristina S. Wiese,
William Y. Go
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Do All Patients with Documented Infected Necrosis Require Necrosectomy/Drainage?
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.016
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Michael G. Sarr,
Stefan Seewald
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Editorial
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Fulminant Hepatic Failure Due to Amanita Phalloides Toxicity
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.012
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Christina M. Cress,
Aarati Malliah,
Steven K. Herrine
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Gastrointestinal bleeding from Brunner's gland hamartoma
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.013
Abstract: Brunner gland hamartomas (BGH) are rare benign tumors of the duodenum, and a size greater than 2 cm is extremely rare. We present a case of acute gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to a lar...
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Emad Qayed,
Mohammad Wehbe,
Robin Rutherford
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Neither Long Term Statin Use Nor Atherosclerotic Disease Is Associated With Risk Of Colorectal Cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.010
Abstract: Background & Aims:: Statin use has been reported to reduce risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) whereas atherosclerotic disease has been reported to increase risk, but findings have been inc...
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Douglas J. Robertson,
Anders Hammerich Riis,
Søren Friis,
Lars Pedersen,
John A. Baron,
Henrik Toft Sørensen
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Norfloxacin Therapy for Hepatopulmonary Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.011
Abstract: Background and Aims: The hepatopulmonary syndrome occurs in up to one third of patients with cirrhosis. Animal models of this disease suggest that endotoxemia may cause nitric oxide-mediated...
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Samir Gupta,
Marie E. Faughnan,
Les Lilly,
Stuart Hutchison,
Robert Fowler,
Ahmed M. Bayoumi
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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02 September 2010 |
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Exam 2: Incidence of Bleeding Following Invasive Procedures in Patients With Thrombocytopenia and Advanced Liver Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.007
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Charles O. Elson
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Examination
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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26 August 2010 |
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Exam 1: A 27-Year-Old Woman With Constipation: Diagnosis and Treatment
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.006
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Joseph R. Bloomer
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Examination
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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26 August 2010 |
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Low-Dose Maintenance Therapy With Infliximab Prevents Postsurgical Recurrence of Crohn's Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.020
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Gerald M. Fraser
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Videocapsule endoscopy identifies stenoses missed by other imaging techniques in a patient with eosinophilic gastroenteritis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.021
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A. Attar,
D. Cazals-Hatem,
P. Ponsot
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Spontaneous Adult Intussusception Presenting as Rectal Bleeding
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.003
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Jawad Ahmad,
Beata Lakomiec,
Maurice B. Loughrey
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Legal Ramifications for Physicians of Patients Who Drive with Hepatic Encephalopathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.002
Abstract: Background & Aims:: Hepatic encephalopathy, a spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities that can occur in patients with liver dysfunction, negatively affects driving performance, but no...
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Stanley Martin Cohen,
Abraham Kim,
Maria Metropulos,
Joseph Ahn
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Regional Anthropometric Measures and Hepatic Fibrosis in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.005
Abstract: Background & Aims:: In over-nourished individuals, impaired peripheral fat storage (i.e., reduced fat mass in extremities) can increase delivery of surplus calorie to the organs other th...
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Ayako Suzuki,
Manal F. Abdelmalek,
Aynur Unalp-Arida,
Katherine Yates,
Arun Sanyal,
Cynthia Guy,
Anna Mae Diehl
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Similar Progression of Fibrosis between HIV/HCV- and HCV-Infected Patients: Analysis of Paired Liver Biopsy Samples
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.004
Abstract: Background and Aims:: Fibrosis progression might be accelerated in patients that are co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C virus (HIV/HCV). However, no studies have directly compared fibrosis...
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Richard K. Sterling,
Jacob A. Wegelin,
Paula G. Smith,
R. Todd Stravitz,
Velimir A. Luketic,
Michael Fuchs,
Puneet Puri,
Mitchell L. Shiffman,
Melissa A. Contos,
A. Scott Mills,
Arun J. Sanyal
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Impact of IL28B genotype on the early and sustained virologic response in treatment-naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.019
Abstract: Background & Aims:: Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene that encodes interleukin (IL)28B predict response of patients with chronic Hepatitis C to antiviral therapy. We inv...
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Albert Friedrich Stättermayer,
Rudolf Stauber,
Harald Hofer,
Karoline Rutter,
Sandra Beinhardt,
Thomas Matthias Scherzer,
Kerstin Zinober,
Christian Datz,
Andreas Maieron,
Emina Dulic-Lakovic,
Harald H. Kessler,
Petra Steindl-Munda,
Michael Strasser,
Christoph Krall,
Peter Ferenci
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Severe Skin Lesions Cause Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease to Discontinue Anti-Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.022
Abstract: Background & Aims:: Psoriasiform and eczematiform lesions are associated with anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α therapies. We assessed clinical characteristics, risk factors, and outcom...
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Jean-François Rahier,
Sébastien Buche,
Laurent Peyrin Biroulet,
Yoram Bouhnik,
Bernard Duclos,
Edouard Louis,
Pavol Papay,
Matthieu Allez,
Jacques Cosnes,
Antoine Cortot,
David Laharie,
Jean-Marie Reimund,
Marc Lémann,
Emmanuel Delaporte,
Jean-Frédéric Colombel,
Groupe d’Etude Thérapeutique des Affections Inflammatoires du Tube Digestif (GETAID)
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 August 2010 |
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Increased Mortality and Length of Stay Among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Hospital-Acquired Infections
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.017
Background & Aims:: Hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) could be at increased risk for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). By using HAI outcome data from Pennsylvania, we ...
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Raffi Karagozian,
Richard S. Johannes,
Xiaowu Sun,
Robert Burakoff
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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18 August 2010 |
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Patients With Typical Laboratory Features of Autoimmune Hepatitis Rarely Need a Liver Biopsy for Diagnosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.016
Background & Aims:: The importance of histologic analysis of biopsy samples in the diagnosis and management of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is unclear. Methods:: Patients with AIH were...
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Einar Björnsson,
Jayant Talwalkar,
Sombat Treeprasertsuk,
Matthias Neuhauser,
Keith Lindor
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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18 August 2010 |
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Prevalence and Challenges of Liver Diseases in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.032
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections pose a growing challenge to healthcare systems. Although chronic HCV infection begins as an asymptomatic condition with few short-term effects, it can prog...
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Ira M. Jacobson,
Gary L. Davis,
Hashem El-Serag,
Francesco Negro,
Christian Trépo
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Review article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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16 August 2010 |
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A 30-Year, Population-Based Study Shows Improved Management and Prognosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.018
Abstract: Background & Aims:: Little is known about the impact of changes in the management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) over time. We assessed trends in the pattern of care and in prognosis ...
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Boris Guiu,
Anne Minello,
Vanessa Cottet,
Côme Lepage,
Patrick Hillon,
Jean Faivre,
Anne-Marie Bouvier
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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16 August 2010 |
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Granulocytic sarcoma of the colon
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.009
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Frederick D. Park,
Andrew J. Bain,
Ravinder K. Mittal
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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09 August 2010 |
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Celiac Disease and Persistent Symptoms
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.014
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Alberto Rubio-Tapia,
Susan H. Barton,
Joseph A. Murray
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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09 August 2010 |
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Intentional Swallowing of Foreign Bodies is a Recurrent and Costly Problem that Rarely Causes Endoscopy Complications
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.013
Abstract: Background & Aims: Guidelines support endoscopic removal of certain gastric foreign bodies (FBs) and all FBs lodged in the esophagus. We studied the poorly understood group of patients w...
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Brian L. Huang,
Harlan G. Rich,
Susan E. Simundson,
Mukesh K. Dhingana,
Colin Harrington,
Steven F. Moss
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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09 August 2010 |
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Reply
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.08.001
We would like to thank Dr Paspatis for the very thoughtful comments on our article regarding the use of high-definition colonoscopy. Indeed, the comments by Dr Paspatis support the conclusion that hig...
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Michael B. Wallace
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Correspondence
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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09 August 2010 |
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Predictors of Early Treatment Discontinuation Among Patients with Genotype 1 Hepatitis C and Implications for Viral Eradication
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.012
Abstract: Background & Aims: A significant proportion of patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection discontinue antiviral treatment prematurely. Risk factors for discontinuation before 48 wee...
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Lauren A. Beste,
George N. Ioannou,
Meaghan Larson,
Michael Chapko,
Jason A. Dominitz
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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09 August 2010 |
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Gastric Electrical Stimulation and the “Eye of the Beholder”
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.010
Caring for patients with diabetes mellitus and gastroparesis can be challenging for gastroenterologists. In the worst scenarios, frequent vomiting leads to dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities, kidn...
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Kenneth L. Koch
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Editorial
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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09 August 2010 |
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Undisclosed Use of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Underlie Small-Bowel Injury Observed by Capsule Endoscopy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.011
Background & Aims:: Findings from capsule endoscopies (CEs) of patients with enteropathy from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be indistinguishable from those with Crohn's disease...
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Reena Sidhu,
Loraine K. Brunt,
Stephen R. Morley,
David S. Sanders,
Mark E. McAlindon
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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09 August 2010 |
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Male Sex and Smoking Have a Larger Impact on the Prevalence of Colorectal Neoplasia Than Family History of Colorectal Cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.004
Background & Aims:: Screening recommendations for colorectal cancer (CRC) commonly take family history but no other risk factors into account. We compared and assessed risk factors of colorectal p...
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Michael Hoffmeister,
Stephanie Schmitz,
Elisabeth Karmrodt,
Christa Stegmaier,
Ulrike Haug,
Volker Arndt,
Hermann Brenner
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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05 August 2010 |
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Diagnostic Peroral Video Cholangioscopy is an Accurate Diagnostic Tool for Patients with Bile-duct Lesions
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.029
Abstract: Background & Aims: We evaluated the diagnostic ability of a newly developed peroral video cholangioscopy (PVCS) in patients with pancreaticobiliary disorders. Methods: We retrospectively...
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Takao Itoi,
Manabu Osanai,
Yoshinori Igarashi,
Kiyohito Tanaka,
Mitsuhiro Kida,
Hiroyuki Maguchi,
Kenjiro Yasuda,
Naoki Okano,
Hiroshi Imaizumi,
Tomohisa Yokoyama,
Fumihide Itokawa
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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23 July 2010 |
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The Spectrum of Findings in Cowden Syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.003
A 21-year-old man presented with intermittent, small-volume hematochezia. Physical examination revealed macrocephaly with small facial papules around the nose () and oral mucosal papillomas of the gin...
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Peter P. Stanich,
Dawn L. Francis,
Seth Sweetser
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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A Twenty-four-Year-Old Patient With Crohn's Disease Starting Immunosuppressive Therapy: Vaccination Issues to Consider
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.001
A 23-year-old preschool teacher with a 3-year history of CD presents to your office for a second opinion regarding the management of 4-week history of worsening abdominal pain and diarrhea. She has lo...
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Sharmeel K. Wasan,
Paul R. Skolnik,
Francis A. Farraye
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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Low Frequency of Lynch Syndrome Among Young Patients With Non-familial Colorectal Cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.030
Background & Aims:: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is uncommon in individuals <50 years old. Lynch syndrome is caused by germline mutations in DNA mismatch repair (MMR) genes and associated with early...
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Ajay Goel,
Takeshi Nagasaka,
Jennifer Spiegel,
Richard Meyer,
Warren E. Lichliter,
C. Richard Boland
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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Digital Rectal Examination Is a Useful Tool for Indentifying Patients With Dyssynergia
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.031
Background & Aims:: Dyssynergic defecation is a common cause of chronic constipation; its diagnosis requires anorectal physiological tests that are not widely available. It is not known whether di...
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Kasaya Tantiphlachiva,
Priyanka Rao,
Ashok Attaluri,
Satish S.C. Rao
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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Colorectal Cancers Detected After Colonoscopy Frequently Result From Missed Lesions
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.028
Background & Aims:: Colorectal cancers (CRCs) that are detected in patients who have received colonoscopies (interval cancers) arise from missed lesions, incomplete resections of adenomas, or de n...
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Heiko Pohl,
Douglas J. Robertson
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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Helicobacter pylori Eradication Therapy Research: Ethical Issues and Description of Results
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.07.002
As an infectious disease, the approach to anti–Helicobacter pylori therapy differs from other common gastrointestinal conditions because treatment success of more than 90% to 95% should be expected an...
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David Y. Graham
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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23 July 2010 |
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Recurrent Mucinous Carcinoma Masquerading as an Abscess
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.025
An 83-year-old woman presented with a 1-month history of painless swelling in her left groin. A Hartmann's procedure performed 16 months previously identified free pelvic pus, psoas abscess, and adjac...
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James M.L. Williamson,
Eleanore J.D. Massey,
Nathan J. Coombs
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 July 2010 |
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Colonoscopic Findings in Appendiceal Intussusception in Cystic Fibrosis: A Tubular Cecal Structure Containing Impacted Luminal Secretions
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.026
Colonoscopic diagnosis of appendiceal intussusception with cystic fibrosis is important to avoid colonoscopic polypectomy of an inverted appendix causing inadvertent cecal perforation. Yet little is k...
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Mitchell S. Cappell,
Mahmoud Lajin,
Mitual Amin
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 July 2010 |
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Small Intestinal Diverticulitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.023
A 55-year old female patient was referred to our hospital because of severe abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. On physical examination she was febrile with a temperature of 103°F (39.5°C) and had di...
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S.T.I.J.N.J.B. van Weyenberg,
C.H.R.I.S.J. Mulder,
J.A.N.H.E.I.N.T.M. Van Waesberghe
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 July 2010 |
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Obesity and Alcohol Synergize to Increase the Risk of Incident Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Men
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.027
Background & Aims:: Body mass index (BMI) and alcohol use are risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We performed a prospective study to determine if these factors have synergistic effec...
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Rohit Loomba,
Hwai-I. Yang,
Jun Su,
David Brenner,
Uchenna Iloeje,
Chien-Jen Chen
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 July 2010 |
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Cirrhotic Patients Are at Risk for Health Care: Associated Bacterial Infections
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.024
Background & aims:: Bacterial infections are a frequent and serious burden among patients with cirrhosis because they can further deteriorate liver function. We assessed the epidemiology, risk fac...
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Manuela Merli,
Cristina Lucidi,
Valerio Giannelli,
Michela Giusto,
Oliviero Riggio,
Marco Falcone,
Lorenzo Ridola,
Adolfo Francesco Attili,
Mario Venditti
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 July 2010 |
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Patients With Celiac Disease and the Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.017
Background & Aims:: Celiac disease (CD) patients often complain of symptoms consistent with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). We aimed to assess the prevalence of GERD symptoms at diagnosis ...
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Fabio Nachman,
Horacio Vázquez,
Andrea González,
Paola Andrenacci,
Liliana Compagni,
Hugo Reyes,
Emilia Sugai,
María Laura Moreno,
Edgardo Smecuol,
Hui Jer Hwang,
Inés Pinto Sánchez,
Eduardo Mauriño,
Julio César Bai
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 July 2010 |
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Incidence of Bleeding Following Invasive Procedures in Patients With Thrombocytopenia and Advanced Liver Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.018
Background & Aims:: Patients with advanced liver disease often undergo invasive procedures, so the combination of thrombocytopenia, coagulopathy, and bleeding should be carefully assessed. We eval...
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Edoardo G. Giannini,
Alfredo Greco,
Simona Marenco,
Enzo Andorno,
Umberto Valente,
Vincenzo Savarino
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 July 2010 |
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Acetic Acid Spray Is an Effective Tool for the Endoscopic Detection of Neoplasia in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.016
Background & Aims: Diagnosis of Barrett's neoplasia requires collection of large numbers of random biopsy samples; the process is time consuming and can miss early-stage cancers. We evaluated the ...
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G.A.I.U.S. Longcroft–Wheaton,
Moses Duku,
Robert Mead,
David Poller,
Pradeep Bhandari
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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02 July 2010 |
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Meta-Analysis Shows Extended Therapy Improves Response of Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotype 1 Infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.019
Background & Aims:: Clinical trials provided conflicting results about whether extended duration of treatment with pegylated interferon-alfa (pegIFN-alfa) and ribavirin (more than 48 weeks) improv...
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Harald Farnik,
Christian M. Lange,
Christoph Sarrazin,
Bernd Kronenberger,
Stefan Zeuzem,
Eva Herrmann
et al.
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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30 June 2010 |
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Severe Duodenitis After Massive Chronic Ibuprofen Overdose
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.006
A 28-year-old man was referred to the gastroenterology service from the drug and alcohol unit with symptomatic anemia (hemoglobin level, 60 g/L), associated with dysphagia, nausea, and postprandial vo...
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Angus D. Thomson,
Martin D. Weltman
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Splenic Atrophy in Celiac Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.009
A 65-year-old woman with fever and a history of celiac disease was evaluated. She was confirmed to have celiac disease 20 years earlier by duodenal biopsy and antiendomysial antibody after presenting ...
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Gregory S. Harmon,
John S. Lee
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Patent Paraumbilical Vein-Induced Hepatic Encephalopathy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.005
A 68-year-old man with hepatitis C virus–related cirrhosis was referred to our unit because of the occurrence of a depressed level of consciousness, disturbed sleep pattern, and impaired intellect. Li...
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Simona Marenco,
Edoardo G. Giannini,
Vincenzo Savarino
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Abdominal Actinomycosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.011
We report the case of a 36-year-old woman, born in Reunion Island. She had no negative medical history but was wearing an intrauterine device.
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Benjamin Menahem,
Barbara Alkofer,
Laurence Chiche
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Tearing of the Colon in a Patient With Collagenous Colitis During Colonoscopy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.002
A 63-year-old Caucasian woman presented with diarrhea for the past 5 months. She produced nonbloody watery stools more than 10 times a day. Physical examination was unremarkable, and routine laborator...
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Rene Van Velden,
Isabelle Snieders,
Rutger Quispel
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Duodenal Varix Diagnosed by Endoscopic Ultrasound
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.012
A 45-year-old man presented with painless melena of 2-day duration. There was history of significant alcohol ingestion. The laboratory studies revealed anemia, hypoalbuminemia, and coagulopathy. Ultra...
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Surinder S. Rana,
Deepak K. Bhasin,
Kartar Singh
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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28 June 2010 |
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Primary Extranodal Hodgkin Lymphoma of the Colon Masquerading as New Diagnosis of Crohn's Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.007
Hodgkin lymphoma, a lymphoid malignancy, is characterized by alteration of normal lymph node architecture. Primary extranodal Hodgkin lymphoma is rare, with an estimated incidence of 0.25% to 0.5% of ...
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Maryam R. Kashi,
Linda Belayev,
Allan Parker
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Short communication
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28 June 2010 |
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Colonic Involvement in a Patient With Mantle Cell Lymphoma
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.003
A 53-year-old man presented with progressive difficulty in swallowing and fever for the past 2 weeks. He also frequently passed blood with his stools. The patient had a good performance status. Bilate...
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Asimina Gaglia,
Periklis Foukas,
Dimitrios Polymeros
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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28 June 2010 |
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Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Large Gastric Stromal Tumor Arising From Muscularis Propria
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.008
The recommendation for a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of ≥3 cm diameter is resection, and surgery is the treatment of choice. However, several publications in the last few years have discusse...
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Andrzej BiaŁek,
Anna Wiechowska–KozŁowska,
Jacek Huk
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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28 June 2010 |
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Advances in Diagnostic Assessment of Fecal Incontinence and Dyssynergic Defecation
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.004
Disorders of the anorectum and pelvic floor affect approximately 25% of the population. Their evaluation and treatment have been hindered by a lack of understanding of underlying mechanism(s) and a wo...
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Satish S.C. Rao
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Review article
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28 June 2010 |
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Bleeding Complication With Liver Biopsy: Is It Predictable?
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.06.010
Liver biopsy remains a cornerstone of diagnosis and disease staging and an important measure of natural history and therapeutic outcomes in many forms of liver disease. The major limitations of biopsy...
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Stephen Caldwell,
Patrick G. Northup
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Editorial
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28 June 2010 |
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Perforation of the Colon Through a Hip Prosthesis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.05.027
An 84-year-old woman was admitted for observation of anemia and syncope with a hemoglobin level of 9.4 g/dl and dark blood in the feces. A high endoscopy was performed with normal results. Colonoscopy...
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Pedro Marin Rodriguez,
Miguel Ruiz Marin,
Antonio Albarracin Marin–Blazquez
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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11 June 2010 |
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Negative Outcomes for Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Patients With Advanced Cirrhosis: Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc?
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.05.028
I have read with great interest the retrospective review of Dr. Telem and her colleagues on outcomes of abdominal operations performed on 100 patients with advanced cirrhosis. Poor postoperative progn...
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Gyorgy Baffy
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Correspondence
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11 June 2010 |
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Large Refractory Sporadic Gastric Fundic Gland Polyp With Low-Grade Dysplasia
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.05.029
A 56-year-old woman was referred for endoscopic management for large nodular gastric fundic gland polyp (FGP) with extensive low-grade dysplasia. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) initially was perform...
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Yutaka Tomizawa,
Kenneth K. Wang
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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11 June 2010 |
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What Is the Prevalence of Clinically Significant Endoscopic Findings in Subjects With Dyspepsia? Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2010.05.031
Background & Aims: Evolving definitions of dyspepsia may lead to differences in the prevalence of clinically significant findings encountered at upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy in sufferers....
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Alexander C. Ford,
Avantika Marwaha,
Allen Lim,
Paul Moayyedi
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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Review article
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11 June 2010 |