Consensus of gastroesophageal reflux disease in Taiwan with endoscopy-based approach covered by National Health Insurance
Conclusion The consensus comprises recommendations for the management of GERD in a high upper gastrointestinal cancer area with a national coverage of endoscopic approach. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Influence of replacing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for nasogastric tube feeding on gastroesophageal reflux disease with erosive esophagitis
Conclusion The occurrence and severity of esophagitis improved after converting the patient to PEG. Hill’s grading of gastroesophageal valve provides useful information for predicting the occurrence of EE after PEG. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Probable autoimmune hepatitis and systemic sclerosis complicated by reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome: An unusual association
We report a case of systemic sclerosis associated with probable autoimmune hepatitis that progressed rapidly to reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome with loss of vision, seizures, and coagulopathy. Brain computed tomography showed faint low density in the bilateral occipital lobes and posterior parietal lobes with edematous change. Fortunately, the patient's clinical condition considerably improved 2 days following the initiation of 100mg intravenous hydrocortisone infusion. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Well-trained and planned: Preparation for endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer
Publication date: Available online 10 August 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Ming-Yao Su (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 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 - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Barrett's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma: East versus West
Publication date: Available online 10 August 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Chi-Yang Chang, Chun-Ying Wu (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Endoscopic balloon-based radiofrequency ablation for long-segment early esophageal squamous cell neoplasia
We report a case of a 48-year-old man with an 8-cm-long circumferential squamous high-grade dysplasia over the esophagus (from 21 cm to 29 cm below the incisor) that was treated successfully and safely with balloon-based radiofrequency ablation. The procedure took only around 30 minutes to complete. There were no major adverse events during and after the procedure. In addition, we examined the histology of the esophageal coagulum, which showed an extensive cauterization effect with focal dysplasia within the ablated epithelium. Follow-up endoscopy at 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months showed no residual lesion, and biopsies...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Altered anorectal function in rotating shift workers: Association with autonomic dysfunction and sleep disturbance
Conclusion Rotating shift workers have anorectal dysmotility and cardiac sympathetic hyperactivity. Anorectal dysmotility in RSW workers has a close relationship with cardiac autonomic dysfunction, sleep disturbance, and depression, but not with anxiety. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Pravastatin inhibits tumor growth through elevating the levels of apolipoprotein A1
Conclusion This study demonstrated that pravastatin elevated ApoA1, an HDL major constituent with anti-inflammatory characteristics, which displayed strong adversary associations with tumor developments and growth. Increasing the amounts of ApoA1 by pravastatin coupled with DOX may improve the therapeutic efficacy for cancer treatment. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Higher net change of index of hemoglobin values between colon polyp and nonpolyp mucosa correlates with the presence of an advanced colon adenoma
Conclusion The net change of IHb values between colon polyp and nonpolyp mucosa can correlate with the pathological features of colon polyps. A positive net change of IHb values may indicate a more adverse histological pattern with a higher malignant potential. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - August 11, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Analyzing Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database to explicate the allocation of health-care resources
Publication date: Available online 16 May 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Yao-Chun Hsu (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 16, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Hepatic cystic metastatic tumors from a locally controlled nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Kai-Wen Chen , Hsuan-Wei Chen , Tzu-Ming Ou , Wen-Chiuan Tsai , Tsai-Yuan Hsieh Liver cystic neoplasms are uncommon and vary from benign to overtly malignant. Liver cystic metastases are rare and mostly come from colon, pancreas, ovary, kidney, neuroendocrine, and prostate cancer. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) with liver cystic metastasis has only been reported once. Here, we report a 52-year-old man with liver cystic metastasis from locally cured NPC. The patient received concurrent chemoradiotherapy for NPC 4 years...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Recurrent abdominal pain after an episode of acute diverticulitis
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Chih-Wei Tseng , Yen-Chun Chen (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Condoms used to assist difficult endoscopic removal of impacted upper esophageal foreign bodies
In conclusion, condom-based endoscopic balloon dilatation is a simple and accessible method for assisting the endoscopic removal of tightly impacted, sharp foreign bodies in the upper esophagus. A condom can also be used as a protector hood to avoid mucosal injury when removing impacted, sharp press-through packages when a commercial protector hood is not available. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Immunoglobulin G4-related disease with recurrent obstructive jaundice
Publication date: Available online 16 April 2015 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Yu-Hsiang Chiu , De-Chuan Chan , Yu-Lueng Shih A 51-year-old man was referred to our clinic for recurrent obstructive jaundice and underwent pylorus-preserving pancreaticoduodenectomy for a suspected malignancy. The pathology showed immunoglobulin G4 positive plasma cell infiltrated at the pancreas and the gallbladder. We discuss the cost-effectiveness of serum immunoglobulin G4 level prior to arranging for a pancreaticoduodenectomy, which would reduce the possibility of surgical complications as well as costs. (Source:...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - May 1, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
