In the November 28th issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology, Arizona-based researchers report on a case of antegrade bowel intussusception in a woman who had previously undergone surgical procedures for pancreatic abnormalities. Reuters Health Information
Fernando Velayos, MD, MPH, addresses issues in the management of a 40-year-old patient with long-standing ulcerative colitis, with a view toward strategies for preventing CRC. Medscape Gastroenterology
Adolescents with chronic pancreatitis can have long-term relief from pain after therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), researchers from China say. Reuters Health Information
Irsogladine maleate is effective for treating stomach ulcer after H. pylori eradication therapy, regardless of the outcome of eradication. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
A study suggests that obesity is an independent risk factor for clinical decompensation in patients with cirrhosis and that measures to reduce body mass index may improve outcomes for these patients. br / iMedscape Medical News/i
