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Small Bowel Pancreatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.014
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Klaus Mönkemüller,
Isabella Werecki,
Roger Kuhn
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Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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27 April 2012 |
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Melanosis ilei
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.013
Abstract: Melanosis in the gastrointestinal tract consists of the accumulation of pigment deposits in the mucosa. Although melanosis of the large intestine is not an uncommon condition, melanosis of t...
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Jun Nishikawa,
Tomonori Tanaka,
Toshiro Sugiyama
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Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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27 April 2012 |
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Ethnic and Sex Disparities in Colorectal Neoplasia Among Hispanic Patients Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.015
Background & Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) has a high prevalence among the US Hispanic population. In Puerto Rico, CRC is the third leading cause of cancer death in men and the second in women. Th...
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Liselle Lathroum,
Fernando Ramos–Mercado,
Jessica Hernandez–Marrero,
Myriam Villafaña,
Marcia Cruz–Correa
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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27 April 2012 |
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Ability of Rabeprazole to Prevent Gastric Mucosal Damage from Clopidogrel and Low Doses of Aspirin Depends on CYP2C19 Genotype
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.016
Abstract: Background & Aims: Low doses of aspirin can injure the gastric mucosa. It is not clear if other drugs, such as the anti-platelet agent, clopidogrel, also cause gastric mucosal injury or ...
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Takahiro Uotani,
Mitsushige Sugimoto,
Masafumi Nishino,
Chise Kodaira,
Mihoko Yamade,
Shu Sahara,
Takanori Yamada,
Satoshi Osawa,
Ken Sugimoto,
Tatsuo Tanaka,
Kazuo Umemura,
Hiroshi Watanabe,
Hiroaki Miyajima,
Takahisa Furuta
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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27 April 2012 |
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Persistent Hyperammonemia Is Associated with Complications and Poor Outcomes in Patients with Acute Liver Failure
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.011
Abstract: Background & Aims: Patients admitted to the hospital with acute liver failure (ALF) and high arterial levels of ammonia are more likely than patients with lower levels of ammonia to have...
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Ramesh Kumar,
Shalimar,
Hanish Sharma,
Shyam Praksh,
Subrat Kumar Panda,
Shankar Khanal,
Subrat Kumar Acharya
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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19 April 2012 |
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Correction
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.012
Sahebjalal M, Blackman J, McLaughlin S. The reintroduction of antiplatelet agents post gastrointestinal haemorrhage: a retrospective cross-sectional study and proposed management algorithm. Clin Gastr...
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Erratum
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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18 April 2012 |
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Multiple polyposis of the esophagus: Mantle cell lymphoma
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.009
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Ko-Hung Shen,
Chih-Jung Chen,
Hsu-Heng Yen
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Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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18 April 2012 |
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Helicobacter pylori Infection and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Use: Eradication, Acid-Reducing Therapy, or Both?
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.010
A general health practitioner calls you regarding 3 of his patients on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). He asks you if they could benefit from Helicobacter pylori testing and treating. H...
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En–Ling Leung Ki,
Francis K.L. Chan
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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18 April 2012 |
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Colonic Angiosarcoma: A Rare Cause of Bleeding
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.031
A 73-year-old woman with blindness, hypertension, and diabetes was diagnosed with new-onset atrial fibrillation requiring anticoagulation with dabigatran. During the admission, she had painless hemato...
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Ronak Modi,
Bhavik Bhandari,
Daniel Ringold
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Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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16 April 2012 |
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Discussion
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.004
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy revolutionized management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Despite the potency of these agents, there remains a subgroup of patients with reflux-type symp...
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Discussion
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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16 April 2012 |
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Waiving Cost Sharing for Screening Colonoscopy; Free, but Not Clear
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.007
Colonoscopy is a recommended, cost-effective colorectal cancer screening modality that likely reduces mortality, yet only half of Americans older than age 50 report having undergone colonoscopy or any...
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Spencer D. Dorn,
A. Mark Fendrick
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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16 April 2012 |
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Management of High-Grade Dysplasia and Intramucosal Adenocarcinoma in Barrett's Esophagus
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.030
A 62-year-old Caucasian male with chronic long-standing gastroesophageal reflux disease and a history of nondysplastic Barrett's esophagus (BE) undergoes surveillance upper endoscopy with biopsies at ...
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Sachin Wani,
Dayna Early,
Steve Edmundowicz,
Prateek Sharma
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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16 April 2012 |
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Similar Risk of Renal Events Among Patients Treated with Tenofovir or Entecavir for Chronic Hepatitis B
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.008
Abstract: Background and Aims: Tenofovir is a nucleotide reverse-transcriptase inhibitor approved for treatment of HIV infection, as well as chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We evaluated nephrotoxicity amon...
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Robert G. Gish,
Margaret D. Clark,
Steve D. Kane,
Richard E. Shaw,
Michael F. Mangahas,
Sumbella Baqai
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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16 April 2012 |
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Delayed and Unsuccessful Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Are Associated with Worse Outcomes in Patients with Acute Cholangitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.029
Background & Aims: Acute ascending cholangitis usually is treated with antibiotics and biliary drainage is treated by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We investigated the eff...
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Mouen A. Khashab,
Ali Tariq,
Usman Tariq,
Katherine Kim,
Lucia Ponor,
Anne Marie Lennon,
Marcia I. Canto,
Ahmet Gurakar,
Qilu Yu,
Kerry Dunbar,
Susan Hutfless,
Anthony N. Kalloo,
Vikesh K. Singh
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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16 April 2012 |
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Reply
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.005
We thank Dr Rodriguez–Castro et al and Dr Qi et al for their interest in our study in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. In our study, 27 patients stopped anticoagulation before the end of the ...
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Susana Seijo,
María Gabriela Delgado,
Juan Carlos Garcia–Pagan
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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13 April 2012 |
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Reply
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.006
We thank Dr Tabibian and colleagues for their interest in our study and their helpful comments and queries. We have recently published detailed survival information and cancer incidence of patients wi...
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Jing H. Ngu,
Richard B. Gearry,
Catherine A.M. Stedman
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Correspondence
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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13 April 2012 |
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Questions About Calculating the Effects of Albumin Therapy for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.028
We read with special interest the recent article by Poca et al regarding the role of albumin treatment in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). The authors defined a subset of patients (urea >11...
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Bulent Baran,
Filiz Akyuz,
Bayarmaa Khishigsuren
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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The Importance of Quality Appraisal in Meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.021
The recent meta-analysis by Deshpande et al found a more than 2-fold risk of Clostridium difficile infection among those using proton pump inhibitors. While this meta-analysis has addressed an importa...
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Suzanne E. Mahady,
Angela C. Webster
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration of Peritoneal Deposit in Otherwise Resectable Pancreatic Cancer
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.023
A 62-year-old man who was a chronic alcohol consumer presented to us with abdominal pain and loss of appetite. His clinical examination was unremarkable. His hematological and biochemical investigatio...
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Surinder Singh Rana,
Deepak Kumar Bhasin,
Nalini Gupta
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Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Prognostic Value of Muscle Wasting in Cirrhotic Patients
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.019
It was with great interest that we read the study by Montano–Loza et al reporting an independent association between sarcopenia and mortality among cirrhotic patients. This measurement helps to codify...
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Edward W. Holt,
R. Todd Frederick,
Michael S. Verhille
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Examination
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.001
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C. Mel Wilcox
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Examination
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Exam 2: Patients Whose First Episode of Bleeding Occurs While Taking a β-Blocker Have High Long-Term Risks of Rebleeding and Death
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.04.002
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C. Mel Wilcox
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Examination
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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For Celiac Disease, Diagnosis Is Not Enough
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.020
Ever since gluten was identified as the causative antigen of celiac disease (CD) in the 1950s, the mainstay of therapy has been life-long gluten elimination. Its success in reversing the severe malabs...
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Peter R. Gibson,
Susan J. Shepherd,
Jason A. Tye–Din
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Individualizing Therapy for Chronic Pancreatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.022
Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a complex, multifactorial, and progressive inflammatory disease of the pancreas characterized by pain and damage to endocrine and exocrine pancreatic tissue. CP can have a...
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D. Nageshwar Reddy,
Mohan J. Ramchandani,
Rupjyoti Talukdar
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Burden of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory and Antiplatelet Drug Use in Asia: A Multidisciplinary Working Party Report
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.027
Background & Aims: We established a working group to examine the burden of atherothrombotic and musculoskeletal diseases in Asia and made recommendations for safer prescribing of nonsteroidal anti...
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Francis Ka–leung Chan,
Shinya Goto,
Ming–Shiang Wu,
Maria Teresa B. Abola,
Khay Guan Yeoh,
Bambang Sutrisna,
Siew Siang Chua,
Varocha Mahachai,
Thana Turajane,
Brian Wu,
Qing Yu Zeng,
Kentaro Sugano
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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Analyses of Hospital Administrative Data that Use Diagnosis Codes Overestimate the Cases of Acute Pancreatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.025
Background & Aims: Although widely used, little information exists on the validity of using hospital administrative data to code acute pancreatitis (AP). We sought to determine if discharge diagno...
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Shreyas Saligram,
David Lo,
Melissa Saul,
Dhiraj Yadav
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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12 April 2012 |
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A Gastroenterologist’s Guide to Probiotics
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.024
Abstract: The enteric microbiota contributes to gastrointestinal health and its disruption has been associated with many disease states. Some patients consume probiotic products in attempts to manipul...
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Matthew A. Ciorba
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Review article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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12 April 2012 |
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Endoscopic Skipping of the Distal Terminal Ileum in Crohn’s Disease can Lead to Negative Results from Ileocolonoscopy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.026
Abstract: Background & Aims: Crohn's disease often involves the terminal ileum but skipping of the distal terminal ileum can occur. This can lead to negative results from ileocolonoscopy. We analy...
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Sunil Samuel,
David H. Bruining,
Edward V. Loftus,
Brenda Becker,
Joel G. Fletcher,
Jayawant N. Mandrekar,
Alan R. Zinsmeister,
William J. Sandborn
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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12 April 2012 |
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Swallowed Fluticasone Improves Histologic but Not Symptomatic Responses of Adults with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.018
Background & Aims: We evaluated the effect of aerosolized fluticasone therapy on symptomatic dysphagia and histologic eosinophilia in adults with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Methods: We perfor...
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Jeffrey A. Alexander,
Kee Wook Jung,
Amindra S. Arora,
Felicity Enders,
David A. Katzka,
Gail M. Kephardt,
Hirohito Kita,
Lori A. Kryzer,
Yvonne Romero,
Thomas C. Smyrk,
Nicholas J. Talley
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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03 April 2012 |
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High Rates of Viral Suppression After Long-term Entecavir Treatment of Asian Patients With Hepatitis B e Antigen–Positive Chronic Hepatitis B
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.016
There are limited data on the effects of long-term entecavir therapy in Asian patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We performed a post hoc analysis of 94 Asian hepatitis B e antigen–positive (HBeA...
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Calvin Q. Pan,
Myron Tong,
Kris V. Kowdley,
Ke–Qin Hu,
Ting–Tsung Chang,
Ching–Lung Lai,
Seung Kew Yoon,
Samuel S. Lee,
David Cohen,
Hong Tang,
Naoky Tsai
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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03 April 2012 |
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Best Practices in Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.017
Over the past 2 decades, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) has evolved to become an indispensable tool for tissue acquisition in patients with gastrointestinal tumors. The ...
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Shyam Varadarajulu,
Paul Fockens,
Robert H. Hawes
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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03 April 2012 |
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Intestinal Tuberculosis in an HIV-Infected Patient With Advanced Immunosuppression
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.013
A 35-year-old homosexual man was admitted to our hospital with a 1-month history of fever, diarrhea, and anorexia. He was diagnosed with HIV infection 11 years earlier and since then, had been treated...
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Akihito Kawazoe,
Naoyoshi Nagata
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Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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01 April 2012 |
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Anticoagulation for Cirrhotic Portal Vein Thrombosis: Bold, Brave, and Possibly Beneficial
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.015
All gastroenterologists have had bad experiences—often in the middle of the night—with bleeding in cirrhotic patients. It is therefore understandable that there is extreme reluctance to consider antic...
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Stewart Campbell,
Neil J. Lachlan
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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01 April 2012 |
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Using Lower Doses of Radiation for Patients With Crohn's Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.014
Background & Aims: Magnetic resonance and ultrasonography have increasing roles in the initial diagnosis of Crohn's disease, but computed tomography (CT) with positive oral contrast agents is most...
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Orla Craig,
Siobhan O'Neill,
Fiona O'Neill,
Patrick McLaughlin,
AnneMarie McGarrigle,
Sebastian McWilliams,
Owen O'Connor,
Alan Desmond,
Elizabeth Kenny Walsh,
Max Ryan,
Michael Maher,
Fergus Shanahan
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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01 April 2012 |
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Tropical Calcific Pancreatitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.012
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R. Subhash,
V.A. Iyoob,
Bonny Natesh
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Short communication
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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26 March 2012 |
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Features, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.011
Abstract: As the global incidence of obesity has increased, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become a worldwide health concern. NAFLD occurs in children and adults of all ethnicities, and ...
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Dawn M. Torres,
Christopher D. Williams,
Stephen A. Harrison
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Review article
(In Press Accepted Manuscript)
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26 March 2012 |
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Colorectal Cancer Screening: How to Stop a Moving Target
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.009
Population-based colorectal cancer screening by testing for blood in stool with fecal occult blood tests was started around the 1980s. At that time only the so-called guaiac-based fecal occult blood t...
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Leo G.M. van Rossum
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Editorial
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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22 March 2012 |
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Development of a Hybrid Percutaneous-Endoscopic Approach for the Complete Clearance of Gallstones
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.006
Cholecystitis is common and costly to the health care system. Cholecystectomy is curative and the treatment of choice. Alternatives to cholecystectomy, however, are needed for patients who cannot unde...
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Barham K. Abu Dayyeh,
Todd H. Baron
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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Global Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Meta-analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.029
Background & Aims: Many cross-sectional surveys have reported the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but there have been no recent systematic review of data from all studies to determin...
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Rebecca M. Lovell,
Alexander C. Ford
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Review article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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High Rate of Advanced Adenoma Detection in 4 Rounds of Colorectal Cancer Screening With the Fecal Immunochemical Test
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.030
Background & Aims: Few data have been published on the performance of colorectal cancer (CRC) screens that use multiple rounds of the fecal immunochemical test (FIT). We evaluated outcomes of 4 sc...
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Sergio Crotta,
Nereo Segnan,
Simona Paganin,
Bruna Dagnes,
Roberto Rosset,
Carlo Senore
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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Aspirin Protects Against Barrett's Esophagus in a Multivariate Logistic Regression Analysis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.031
Background & aims: Better criteria are needed to identify patients who should be screened for Barrett's esophagus (BE) to reduce overtesting and improve the cost effectiveness. There is evidence t...
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Zehra B. Omer,
Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan,
Kevin J. Nattinger,
Elisabeth B. Cole,
Jesse J. Lin,
Chung Yin Kong,
Chin Hur
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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Distribution of Body Fat and Its Influence on Esophageal Inflammation and Dysplasia in Patients With Barrett's Esophagus
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.007
Background & Aims: Increased waist circumference and visceral fat are associated with increased risk of Barrett's esophagus (BE) and esophageal adenocarcinoma. This association might be mediated b...
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Eric M. Nelsen,
Yujiro Kirihara,
Naoki Takahashi,
Qian Shi,
Jason T. Lewis,
Vikneswaran Namasivayam,
Navtej S. Buttar,
Kelly T. Dunagan,
Ganapathy A. Prasad
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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Detection, Treatment, and Prevention of Clostridium difficile Infection
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.03.008
Clostridium difficile is a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus responsible for approximately 1 of 5 cases of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. C difficile infection (CDI) is defined by at least 3 unformed ...
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David L. McCollum,
J. Martin Rodriguez
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Review article
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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19 March 2012 |
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Systematic Review: Patterns of Reflux-Induced Symptoms and Esophageal Endoscopic Findings in Large-Scale Surveys
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.028
Background & Aims: This systematic review assesses findings of endoscopic surveys in the general population with regard to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Methods: Systematic searches were...
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John Dent,
Anja Becher,
Joseph Sung,
Duowu Zou,
Lars Agréus,
Franco Bazzoli
et al.
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Review article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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09 March 2012 |
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Modestly Increased Use of Colonoscopy When Copayments Are Waived
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.027
Background & Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with colonoscopy often requires expensive copayments from patients. The 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act mandated elimination of...
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Shabnam Khatami,
Lei Xuan,
Rolando Roman,
Song Zhang,
Charles McConnel,
Ethan A. Halm,
Samir Gupta
et al.
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Full-length article
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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07 March 2012 |
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Duodenal Metastasis of Cervical Adenosquamous Carcinoma
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.020
A 44-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with several weeks of progressive epigastric pain, nausea, and emesis. The pain was described as a deep ache in the subxiphoid region without ...
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Imad Elkhatib,
Thomas Savides,
Abbas Fehmi
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Short communication
(In Press Uncorrected Proof)
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05 March 2012 |
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Optimal Length of Anticoagulant Therapy in Cirrhotic Patients With Portal Vein Thrombosis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.021
The article by Delgado et al reported on the safety and efficacy of anticoagulation in portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in a retrospective multicenter study. Despite the heterogeneity of the cohorts as a ...
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Kryssia Isabel Rodríguez–Castro,
Marco Senzolo,
Maria Teresa Sartori
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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05 March 2012 |
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Common Features of Patients With Autoimmune Atrophic Gastritis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.018
Background & Aims: Autoimmune atrophic gastritis (AIG) is characterized by immune-mediated chronic inflammation of the gastric body and fundus, leading to hypo-achlorhydria and vitamin B12 deficie...
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Emanuela Miceli,
Marco Vincenzo Lenti,
Donatella Padula,
Ombretta Luinetti,
Claudia Vattiato,
Claudio Maria Monti,
Michele Di Stefano,
Gino Roberto Corazza
et al.
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.023
The metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is a constellation of cardiovascular risk factors that occur simultaneously in many individuals. The National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III de...
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Todd M. Brown
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Editorial
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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05 March 2012 |
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Reply
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.024
We appreciate the comments from Dr Gumaste regarding our article, “Similarities and differences between diabetic and idiopathic gastroparesis,” and the opportunity to discuss his comments. Our series ...
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Henry P. Parkman,
William L. Hasler,
Linda Nguyen,
Pankaj J. Pasricha,
William J. Snape,
Gianrico Farrugia,
Kenneth L. Koch,
Jorge Calles,
Thomas L. Abell,
Richard W. McCallum,
Katherine Yates,
Linda Lee,
Aynur Unalp–Arida,
James Tonascia,
Frank Hamilton
et al.
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Correspondence
(In Press Corrected Proof)
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05 March 2012 |
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Clinicians Poorly Assess Health Literacy–Related Readiness for Transition to Adult Care in Adolescents With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.017
Background & Aims: To prepare for the transition from pediatric to adult-oriented health care systems, adolescents must develop the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health informat...
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Jeannie S. Huang,
Allison Tobin,
Trevor Tompane
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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A 42–Year–Old Woman With a New Diagnosis of Sclerosing Cholangitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.022
A 42-year-old woman is referred to you for severe pruritus, dark urine, and acholic stools. These symptoms have gradually increased during the past 7–10 days. She had previously been in good health wi...
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Andrea A. Gossard,
Keith D. Lindor
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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Association Between Volume of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography at an Academic Medical Center and Use of Pancreatobiliary Therapy
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.019
Background & Aims: Many advances have been made in pancreatobiliary imaging and endoscopy techniques. However, little is known about trends in use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography...
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Gregory A. Coté,
Sanjeev Singh,
Lois G. Bucksot,
Laura Lazzell–Pannell,
Suzette E. Schmidt,
Evan Fogel,
Lee McHenry,
James Watkins,
Glen Lehman,
Stuart Sherman
et al.
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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Rifaximin Improves Systemic Hemodynamics and Renal Function in Patients With Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis and Ascites
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.025
Circulating levels of endotoxin, interleukin (IL)-6, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α increase with intestinal bacterial overgrowth and translocation, and are believed to be involved in the pathogene...
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Georgios N. Kalambokis,
Athanasia Mouzaki,
Maria Rodi,
Konstantinos Pappas,
Andreas Fotopoulos,
Xanthi Xourgia,
Epameinondas V. Tsianos
et al.
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Full-length article
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05 March 2012 |
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Affect of Renal Impairment on Mortality of Patients With Cirrhosis and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.026
Background & Aims: The effects of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on the mortality of patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) have not been determined. Methods: We colle...
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Tsung–Hsing Hung,
Chen–Chi Tsai,
Yu–Hsi Hsieh,
Chih–Chun Tsai,
Chih–Wei Tseng,
Jai–Jen Tsai
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05 March 2012 |
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Degree of Portal Vein Thrombosis Might Be Associated With Recanalization During Anticoagulation
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.015
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Xingshun QI,
Guohong Han,
Daiming Fan
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Correspondence
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27 February 2012 |
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Increased Risk of Miscarriage and Ectopic Pregnancy Among Women With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.014
Background & Aims: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most commonly diagnosed gastrointestinal condition and is most prevalent in women of reproductive age. We investigated the effects of IBS o...
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Ali S. Khashan,
Eamonn M.M. Quigley,
Roseanne McNamee,
Fergus P. McCarthy,
Fergus Shanahan,
Louise C. Kenny
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27 February 2012 |
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Etiologies and Outcomes of Acute Liver Failure in Germany
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.016
Background & Aims: Acute liver failure (ALF) is a severe form of acute liver injury that can progress to multiple organ failure. We investigated causes and outcomes of ALF. Methods: Eleven univers...
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Johannes Hadem,
Frank Tacke,
Tony Bruns,
Julia Langgartner,
Pavel Strnad,
Gerald U. Denk,
Panagiotis Fikatas,
Michael P. Manns,
Wolf P. Hofmann,
Guido Gerken,
Frank Grünhage,
Andreas Umgelter,
Christian Trautwein,
Ali Canbay,
Acute Liver Failure Study Group Germany
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27 February 2012 |
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The Variable Presentations and Broadening Geographic Distribution of Hepatic Fascioliasis
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.013
We report 2 unrelated cases of hepatic fascioliasis in travelers returning to the United States from Africa and the Middle East. The first case presented with acute infection. Prominent clinical featu...
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Sarah E. Rowan,
Marilyn E. Levi,
Jean M. Youngwerth,
Brian Brauer,
Gregory T. Everson,
Steven C. Johnson
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27 February 2012 |
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Therapeutic End Points in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Is Elimination of Esophageal Eosinophils Enough?
DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2012.02.009
The overall goals of therapy of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) include not only alleviation of presenting symptoms but also prevention of disease recurrence, improvement in quality of life, and preclu...
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Ikuo Hirano
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Editorial
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23 February 2012 |