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61 Primary small cell carcinoma of the esophagus: review of 64 cases from a single institution Diseases of the Esophagus, May 13, 2013 Review Article

62 Endoscopic diagnosis of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus Expert Review of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 13, 2013 Review Article

63 Venous thromboembolism in patients receiving perioperative chemotherapy for esophagogastric cancer Diseases of the Esophagus, May 13, 2013 Review Article

64 Self-expanding plastic stent removed after radiochemotherapy for advanced esophageal cancer Diseases of the Esophagus, May 13, 2013 Review Article

65 Merits of prophylactic sclerotherapy for esophageal varices concomitant unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: Prospective randomized study Digestive Endoscopy, May 13, 2013 Review Article

66 REG1A Expression Status Suggests Chemosensitivity Among Advanced Thoracic Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients Treated with Esophagectomy Followed by Adjuvant Chemotherapy Annals of Surgical Oncology, May 13, 2013 Clinical Article

67 Dietary Flavonoid Intake and Esophageal Cancer Risk in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition Cohort American Journal of Epidemiology, May 10, 2013 Clinical Article

68 End-to-End Anastomosis After Segmental Esophagectomy for Early Stage Cervical Esophageal Carcinoma Annals of Thoracic Surgery, May 10, 2013 Clinical Article

69 Viscous impedance is an important indicator of abnormal esophageal motility Neurogastroenterology & Motility, May 10, 2013 Review Article

70 Oesophageal Chemoradiotherapy in the UK--Current Practice and Future Directions Clinical Oncology, May 10, 2013 Clinical Article

71 Liquid nitrogen spray cryotherapy in Barretts esophagus with high-grade dysplasia: long-term results Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article

72 Expression and prognostic role of c-Myb as a novel cell cycle protein in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Clinical and Translational Oncology, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article

73 Mechanisms of postprandial abdominal bloating and distension in functional dyspepsia Gut, May 9, 2013 Clinical Article

74 Palliative brachytherapy with or without primary stent placement in patients with oesophageal cancer, a randomised phase III trial Radiotherapy & Oncology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

75 Circumferential Balloon-based Radiofrequency Ablation of Barretts Esophagus With Dysplasia Can Be Simplified, yet Efficacy Maintained, by Omitting the Cleaning Phase Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

76 Protein kinase D1 mRNA level may predict cancer-specific survival in heavy smokers with esophageal squamous cell cancers Diseases of the Esophagus, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

77 Clinical characteristics and effectiveness of lansoprazole in Japanese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia Journal of Gastroenterology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

78 Kinematic Effects of Hyolaryngeal Electrical Stimulation Therapy on Hyoid Excursion and Laryngeal Elevation Dysphagia, May 8, 2013 Review Article

79 Exposure to gastric juice may not cause adenocarcinogenesis of the esophagus Full Text World Journal of Gastroenterology, May 7, 2013 Review Article

80 Induction Chemotherapy or Chemoradiotherapy Followed by Radical Esophagectomy for T4 Esophageal Cancer: Results of a Prospective Cohort Study World Journal of Surgery, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article

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Eating an early breakfast and dinner when taking PPIs can lower FSSG scores and improve GERD symptoms. (Factors leading to increased FSSG scores: female gender, inadequate sleep, lack of breakfast, antihypertensive agent non-users and dinner just before bedtime.)
33% of patients with suspected GERD are resistant or partially respond to PPIs
Infliximab is the only TNF inhibitor approved by the FDA for ulcerative colitis.

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What is the best strategy for CRC screening?

As published in the NEJM, researchers in the COLONPREV study (Spain) have reported that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is as effective as colonoscopy in the detection of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study population was 50-69 years of age and comprised of 26,703 subjects who underwent a one-time colonoscopy and 26,599 subjects who underwent FIT every 2 years. The primary outcome measure was CRC deaths at 10 years. Participation in screening was greater in the FIT group than the colonoscopy group (34.2% vs. 24.6%). Detection of CRC was similar between the two groups (0.1%). Advanced and non-advanced adenomas were detected more frequently in the colonoscopy group than the FIT group (1.9% vs. 0.9% [OR=2.3] and 4.2% vs. 0.4% [OR=9.8], respectively).

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PPIs increase risk of Clostridium difficile infection

Based on a meta-analysis involving 30 observational studies and 202,965 patients, proton pump inhibitor therapy has been shown to significantly increase the risk of infection with Clostridium difficile (OR = 2.15).

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Metformin improves survival in patients with DM and CRC

In a single institution study involving 424 patients with DM and CRC, those patients treated with metformin had a 30% improvement in OS compared with patients not treated with metformin. Specifically, the metformin-treated patients had a mean survival of 76.9 months compared to 56.9 months.

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1 Endoscopic Therapy for Barretts Esophagus and Early Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, April 2, 2013 Review Article

2 Effect of Mosapride Combined with Esomeprazole Improves Esophageal Peristaltic Function in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study Using High Resolution Manometry Digestive Diseases and Sciences, April 16, 2013

3 Proton Pump Inhibitors Reduce the Risk of Neoplastic Progression in Patients With Barretts Esophagus Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , March 25, 2013

4 Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for suspected choledocholithiasis: Testing the current guidelines Digestive and Liver Diseases, April 1, 2013

5 Meat, fish, and esophageal cancer risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews, April 15, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

6 An oropharyngeal pH monitoring device to evaluate patients with chronic laryngitis Neurogastroenterology & Motility, April 8, 2013 Review Article

7 Management of Esophageal Perforation in 120 Consecutive Patients: Clinical Impact of a Structured Treatment Algorithm Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 19, 2013 Review Article

8 Adenocarcinoma of the Esophagus in the Young Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery, April 18, 2013 Review Article

9 Effect of Helicobacter pylori Infection on Esophagogastric Variceal Bleeding in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, April 26, 2013

10 Clinical Features Distinguish Eosinophilic and Reflux-induced Esophagitis Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, March 20, 2013 Review Article

11 Percutaneous transhepatic variceal embolization with cyanoacrylate vs. transjugular intrahepatic portal systematic shunt for esophageal variceal bleeding Hepatology International, April 4, 2013

12 Pneumatic dilation versus laparoscopic Heller myotomy for the treatment of achalasia: variables related to a good response Diseases of the Esophagus, April 17, 2013 Review Article

13 The Use of Low-Osmolar Water-Soluble Contrast in Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Exams Dysphagia, March 28, 2013

14 Clinical Features Distinguish Eosinophilic and Reflux-induced Esophagitis Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, March 11, 2013 Review Article

15 ACG Clinical Guideline: Evidenced Based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Eosinophilia and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) The American Journal of Gastroenterology, April 18, 2013 Review Article

16 Age at Onset of GERD Symptoms Predicts Risk of Barrett's Esophagus The American Journal of Gastroenterology, April 29, 2013

17 The International Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy Survey (IPOEMS): a snapshot of the global POEM experience Surgical Endoscopy, April 17, 2013

18 Directional distribution of neoplasia in Barretts esophagus is not influenced by distance from the gastroesophageal junction Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, April 5, 2013

19 Oesophageal bacterial biofilm changes in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Barretts and oesophageal carcinoma: association or causality Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, April 29, 2013

20 Feasibility of endoscopic mucosal resection as salvage treatment for patients with local failure after definitive chemoradiotherapy for stage IB, II, and III esophageal squamous cell cancer Diseases of the Esophagus, March 19, 2013
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Gastroenterology - Esophagus News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Gastroenterology

Highlights in Gastroenterology

What is the best strategy for CRC screening?

PPIs increase risk of Clostridium difficile infection

Metformin improves survival in patients with DM and CRC

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