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Toward an Integrated Clinical, Molecular and Serological Classification of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Report of a Working Party of the 2005 Montreal World Congress of Gastroenterology
Tập 19 Số suppl a - Trang 5A-36A - 2005
The discovery of a series of genetic and serological markers associated with
disease susceptibility and phenotype in inflammatory bowel disease has led to
the prospect of an integrated classification system involving clinical,
serological and genetic parameters. The Working Party has reviewed current
clinical classification systems in Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and
indeterminate colitis, ...
Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Atorvastatin in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Tập 17 Số 12 - Trang 713-718 - 2003
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious disorder with
the potential to gradually progress to cirrhosis. It is generally associated
with obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Currently, there is no established
therapy for NASH. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness
of atorvastatin and ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in the treatment of
NASH.METHODS: Th...
Incidence of Duodenal Ulcers and Gastric Ulcers in a Western Population: Back to Where It Started
Tập 23 Số 9 - Trang 604-608 - 2009
BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: As recently as 40 years ago, a decline in the incidence
of peptic ulcers was observed. The discovery of Helicobacter pylori had a
further major impact on the incidence of ulcer disease. Our aim was to evaluate
the trends in the incidence and bleeding complications of ulcer disease in the
Netherlands.METHODS: From a computerized endoscopy database of a district
hospital, the ...
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Using a Cap: Techniques for Use and Preventing Perforation
Tập 13 Số 6 - Trang 477-480 - 1999
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is one of several local treatments that
provide a specimen for histopathological analysis. The authors developed a
technique of EMR using a transparent plastic cap (EMRC) in 1992. By using the
EMRC procedure, any part of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa can be easily
accessed. The technical details of EMRC are described. The authors have
performed EMR in 380 cas...
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Short- and Long-Term Management of Uninvestigated Dyspepsia in Primary Care: An Update of the Canadian Dyspepsia Working Group (CanDys) Clinical Management Tool
Tập 19 Số 5 - Trang 285-303 - 2005
The present paper is an update to and extension of the previous systematic
review on the primary care management of patients with uninvestigated dyspepsia
(UD). The original publication of the clinical management tool focused on the
initial four- to eight-week assessment of UD. This update is based on new data
from systematic reviews and clinical trials relevant to UD. There is now direct
clinical...
Musculoskeletal Injuries among ERCP Endoscopists in Canada
Tập 16 Số 6 - Trang 369-374 - 2002
BACKGROUND: There are few reports in the literature describing musculoskeletal
complaints among endoscopists, and none are specific to those who perform
endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).PURPOSE: To examine the
current practices of ERCP endoscopists and the prevalence of musculoskeletal
injuries.METHODS: A self-report survey was sent to physicians practising ERCP
across Canada ...
A Survey of Sedation Practices for Colonoscopy in Canada
Tập 25 Số 5 - Trang 255-260 - 2011
BACKGROUND: There are limited data regarding the use of sedation for colonoscopy
and concomitant monitoring practices in different countries.METHODS: A survey
was mailed to 445 clinician members of the Canadian Association of
Gastroenterology and 80 members of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal
Surgeons in May and June 2009.RESULTS: Sixty-five per cent of Canadian
Association of Gastroentero...
Keeping an Eye on Crohn’s Disease: Orbital Myositis as the Presenting Symptom
Tập 11 Số 6 - Trang 497-500 - 1997
Episodic periorbital swelling due to presumed orbital inflammation and myositis
caused intermittent apparent proptosis and was the presenting symptom of
ileocecal Crohn's disease (CD) in a teenage female with a family history of
autoimmune disorders and CD. Orbital myositis, a very rare extraintestinal
manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), likely represents a process
of impaired immun...
Who Provides Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Canada?
Tập 21 Số 12 - Trang 843-846 - 2007
PURPOSE: To determine who provides gastrointestinal endoscopy in Canada and to
understand provincial and regional differences in endoscopy providers.METHODS:
Aggregate physician sociodemographic and activity data for 2002 were obtained
from the Canadian Institute of Health Information’s National Physician Database.
Physicians were classified as gastroenterologists, general surgeons and
others.RESU...
Low Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome afterClostridium difficileInfection
Tập 21 Số 11 - Trang 727-731 - 2007
OBJECTIVE: The incidence of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ranges
between 4% and 32% of individuals after bacterial or parasitic infection. This
study analyzed IBS symptoms in hospitalized patients three months after a
symptomaticClostridium difficileinfection.PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients
with a proven, symptomaticC difficileinfection identified in the department of
bacteriolo...