Editor-in-Chief: Xiuli Liu, MD, PhD, Professor, University of Florida, USA |
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Low Expression of Transforming Growth Factor β in the Epithelium of Barrett’s EsophagusThe aim of this study was to investigate the expression of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in the different stages of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Paired endoscopic esophageal biopsy samples were obtained from patients with BE prospectively. Subjects were classified into three groups: BE, BE with dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma (AC) arising from BE.
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease PatientsIn Brazil, there are few epidemiological studies available about the demographic and clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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A Lumpy Bumpy LiverA 40-year-old male patient presented with distension of abdomen since last 4 years. The distension was progressive and more in upper abdomen.
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Association of the Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis and Its Degrees With the Values of Liver Enzymes and Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance IndexNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most common chronic diseases of the modern world with a wide variety of factors including genetic, environmental and metabolic.
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Slower Fibrosis Progression Among Liver Transplant Recipients With Sustained Virological Response After Hepatitis C TreatmentThe natural course of hepatic fibrosis in HCV allograft recipients with sustained virological response (SVR) after anti-HCV therapy remains debatable.
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Spontaneous Celiac Artery Dissection Presenting With Splenic Infarction: A Case Report
Spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection (SICAD) is extremely rare. We herein report a case of a 43-year-old male with no known history of cardiovascular disease who presented to the emergency department (ED) with sudden onset severe epigastric abdominal pain without a known trigger. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan showed a focal dissection and irregular enhancement of the celiac trunk with associated splenic artery embolus and large splenic infarct. Full Text
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Table of Contents
Original Article
| Missed Diagnosis of Liver Cirrhosis Leads to Disparities in Care for Older Patients | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Debra Guss, Jagannath Sherigar, Smruti R. Mohanty | 333-339 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1074w |
| Gastroparesis in Non-Diabetics: Associated Conditions and Possible Risk Factors | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Yousef Nassar, Seth Richter | 340-345 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1060w |
| Risk Factors of Cholelithiasis Unrelated to Hematological Disorders in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Cholecystectomy | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Carmine Noviello, Alfonso Papparella, Mercedes Romano, Giovanni Cobellis | 346-348 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1058w |
| Efficacy of Gastric Electrical Stimulation for Gastroparesis: US/European Comparison | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jordan Burlen, Matt Runnels, Minesh Mehta, Stina Andersson, Philippe Ducrotte, Guillaume Gourcerol, Greger Lindberg, Greg Fullarton, Hasse Abrahamsson, Amar Al-Juburi, Chris Lahr, Hani Rashed, Thomas Abell | 349-354 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1061w |
| Clinical, Histologic, and Immunophenotypic Features of Serrated Polyps in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Chen Yang, Yaman Tarabishy, Themistocles Dassopoulos, ILKe Nalbantoglu | 355-360 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1064w |
| Hydrogen Breath Testing Predicts Bowel Preparation Quality Prior to Colonoscopy: A Systematic Review | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 |
| Arjun R. Sondhi, Jacob E. Kurlander, Stacy B. Menees, Sameer D. Saini | 361-368 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1078w |
| Reducing the Unintended Dislodgement of Gastrostomy Tubes in a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital: A QA/QI Pilot Study | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jamil Shah, Abul Shahidullah, Stanlee Richards | 369-373 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1084w |
Case Report
| Isolated Superior Mesenteric Artery Dissection: A Case Report and Literature Review | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hussein Daoud, Ashraf Abugroun, Ahmed Subahi, Habeeb Khalaf | 374-378 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1056w |
| Spontaneous Celiac Artery Dissection Presenting With Splenic Infarction: A Case Report | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Ashraf Abugroun, Arjun Natarajan, Hussein Daoud, Habeeb Khalaf | 379-382 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1065w |
| An Unusual Case of Gastritis in One Patient Receiving PD-1 Blocking Therapy: Coexisting Immune-Related Gastritis and Cytomegaloviral Infection | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Jun Lu, Roberto J. Firpi-Morell, Long H. Dang, Jinping Lai, Xiuli Liu | 383-387 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1068w |
| Esophageal Ulcers in Primary Biliary Cholangitis: A Rare Cause of Hematemesis in the Setting of Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Sindhura Kolli, Amit Mori, Isaac Moshenyat | 388-390 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1077w |