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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the biliary and pancreatic ducts—A shape shifting outlook into an increasingly recognized disease
20 January 2012
Shape shifting, transformations and metamorphoses are common and fascinating themes in mythology, literature and folklore of different times. Among numerous examples of shape shifting, as physicians i...
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Stefano Crippa,
Massimo Falconi
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Diet and risk of inflammatory bowel disease
04 November 2011
Abstract: Background: A better understanding of the environmental factors leading to inflammatory bowel disease should help to prevent occurrence of the disease and its relapses. Aim: To review curren...
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Vibeke Andersen,
Anja Olsen,
Franck Carbonnel,
Anne Tjønneland,
Ulla Vogel
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185-194
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MicroRNA and colorectal cancer
21 November 2011
Abstract: Colorectal cancer is still the third most common cancer in the world. Its carcinogenesis has been extensively studied at a molecular point of view, and has recently entered the era of microR...
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Hélène Corté,
Gilles Manceau,
Hélène Blons,
Pierre Laurent-Puig
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195-200
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Association of SLCO1B1*1b with peptic ulcer amongst Japanese patients taking low-dose aspirin
16 November 2011
Abstract: Background: In the recent case–control study, we showed an inverse association between peptic ulcer and angiotensin type 1 receptor (AT1R) blockers (ARBs) or HMG-Co A reductase inhibitors (s...
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Akiko Shiotani,
Takahisa Murao,
Takashi Sakakibara,
Ken-ichi Tarumi,
Noriaki Manabe,
Tomoari Kamada,
Hiroaki Kusunoki,
Ken Haruma
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201-205
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Long-term outcome of ulcerative colitis in patients who achieve clinical remission with a first course of corticosteroids
14 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Although the early outcomes of ulcerative colitis after a first course of corticosteroids are well known, data on long-term disease evolution in patients responding to a first co...
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Esther Garcia-Planella,
Míriam Mañosa,
Manuel Van Domselaar,
Jordi Gordillo,
Yamile Zabana,
Eduard Cabré,
Antonio López San Román,
Eugeni Domènech
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206-210
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Natural history of functional gastrointestinal disorders: Comparison of two longitudinal population-based studies
02 December 2011
Abstract: Background: Functional gastrointestinal disorders are common but information on their natural history is limited. Aims: To document the natural history of functional gastrointestinal disorde...
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Linda Bjork Olafsdottir,
Hallgrimur Gudjonsson,
Heidur Hrund Jonsdottir,
Einar Bjornsson,
Bjarni Thjodleifsson
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211-217
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Can clinical features stratify use of endoscopy for dyspeptic patients with high background prevalence of upper gastrointestinal cancer?
24 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Whether clinical features can stratify priority of endoscopy remains controversial for dyspeptic patients with high background prevalence of upper gastrointestinal cancer. Aim: T...
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Yao-Chun Hsu,
Tzeng-Huey Yang,
Jyh-Ming Liou,
Wei-Lun Hsu,
Hwai-Jeng Lin,
Huei-Tang Wu,
Jaw-Town Lin,
Hsiu-Po Wang,
Ming-Shiang Wu
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218-223
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A randomized controlled trial evaluating a new 2-L PEG solution plus ascorbic acid vs 4-L PEG for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy
28 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Bowel preparation is critical for the efficacy and safety of colonoscopy. Poor patient tolerance to bowel preparation has been associated with the high amount of fluid administer...
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Flavio Valiante,
Stefano Pontone,
Cesare Hassan,
Angelo Bellumat,
Manuela De Bona,
Angelo Zullo,
Vincenzo de Francesco,
Michele De Boni
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224-227
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Magnetic resonance imaging versus endoscopic ultrasonography for the detection of pancreatic tumours in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1
14 November 2011
Abstract: Objective: In multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1, the main risk factor for metastases is pancreatic tumour size. We and others recommend limiting surgery to non-functioning pancreatic tumor...
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Coralie Barbe,
Arnaud Murat,
Benoit Dupas,
Philippe Ruszniewski,
Antoine Tabarin,
Marie-Pierre Vullierme,
Alfred Penfornis,
Vincent Rohmer,
Eric Baudin,
Marc Le Rhun,
Delphine Gaye,
Claude Marcus,
Guillaume Cadiot,
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228-234
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Hepatitis B virus and lymphomagenesis: Novel insights into an occult relationship
13 October 2011
Abstract: Background: Increasing evidence shows that Hepatitis B virus infection associates with B-cell but not T-cell malignancies. It remains unclear (a) whether this association is restricted to di...
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David J. Pinato,
Davide Rossi,
Margherita Tran Minh,
Pierluigi Toniutto,
Elisa Boccato,
Rosalba Minisini,
Gianluca Gaidano,
Mario Pirisi
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235-238
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Effects of pentoxifylline on intestinal bacterial overgrowth, bacterial translocation and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic rats with ascites
28 November 2011
Abstract: Background: Prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis with norfloxacin has been associated to development of antibiotic resistance. We investigated whether pentoxifylline compared to ...
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Francesco Corradi,
Claudia Brusasco,
Javier Fernández,
Jordi Vila,
Maria Jose Ramirez,
Tiago Seva-Pereira,
Guillermo Fernández-Varo,
Ismail Ben Mosbah,
Juan Acevedo,
Anibal Silva,
Patricia Rieken Macedo Rocco,
Paolo Pelosi,
Pere Gines,
Miquel Navasa
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239-244
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Inverse correlation between plasma oxysterol and LDL-cholesterol levels in hepatitis C virus-infected patients
12 December 2011
Abstract: Background: Hepatitis C virus infection is characterised by enhanced oxidative stress, which can be measured quantitatively by plasma oxysterol concentration. These molecules may affect lipi...
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Mario Arciello,
Salvatore Petta,
Valerio Leoni,
Gino Iannucci,
Giancarlo Labbadia,
Carlo Cammà,
Antonio Craxì,
Clara Balsano
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245-250
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The clinicopathological features of intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct in a Chinese population
19 September 2011
Abstract: Background: Intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct have been applied to certain types of papillary tumours occurring in the biliary tract. Although many cases have been sporadicall...
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Jian Yang,
Wentao Wang,
Lunan Yan
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Proper management and follow-up strategy of branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms of the pancreas
26 October 2011
Abstract: Background and aim: It has been reported that main duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms are more invasive and have a worse prognosis than branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous ...
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Sun Youn Bae,
Kyu Taek Lee,
Jin Hee Lee,
Jong Kyun Lee,
Kwang Hyuck Lee,
Jong Chul Rhee
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257-260
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Volume of surgical activity and lymph node evaluation for patients with colorectal cancer in France
28 November 2011
Abstract: Background: The correct examination of lymph nodes is decisive for tumour classification into stage 2 and stage 3. The aim of this specialised population-based study was to investigate the i...
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Olivier Dejardin,
Edouard Ruault,
Valérie Jooste,
Carole Pornet,
Véronique Bouvier,
Anne-Marie Bouvier,
Guy Launoy
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261-267
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Primary adenosquamous carcinoma of the cecum
03 October 2011
A 78-year-old woman presented with anaemia and a positive faecal occult blood test. Routine work-up disclosed no abnormalities except for reduced haemoglobin levels (8.6g/dl). Total colonoscopy reveal...
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Hiroka Kondo,
Jun Matsumoto,
Kensuke Adachi
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Comment to “Rumination syndrome: When the lower oesophageal sphincter rises”
03 November 2011
We read with interest the short report of Gourcerol et al. on the physiopathology of the rumination syndrome. Using concomitant high resolution oesophageal manometry, intra-luminal impedance and vide...
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François Mion,
Sabine Roman
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Comment to “Rumination syndrome: When the lower oesophageal sphincter rises”
05 December 2011
We read with great interest the comments of Mion et al., who raised the question of transient relaxations of lower oesophagus sphincter (TLESRs) as a possible mechanism involved in rumination episodes...
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Guillaume Gourcerol,
Pierre Dechelotte,
Philippe Ducrotte,
Anne Marie Leroi
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Multiple sterile liver abscesses: An unusual presentation mimicking metastatic disease
26 October 2011
A 57-year-old man with diabetes mellitus and alcohol-related liver disease presented with a 2-day history of nausea, vomiting and reduced appetite. On examination, he was apyrexial with right upper qu...
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Metesh Nalin Acharya
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Successful management of a symptomatic splenic haemangioma by radiofrequency ablation
02 November 2011
Splenic haemangioma (SH) is a rare benign disorder, although spontaneous rupture with massive haemorrhage can occur in these patients . Traditional treatment most often consists of splenectomy. Radiof...
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Xiaowu Zhang,
Jiayin Yang,
Lunan Yan
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