Archive: August 2017
Colorectal Cancer
Approach to Incomplete Colonoscopy: New Techniques and Technologies
Diana L. Franco, MD, Jonathan A. Leighton, MD, and Suryakanth R. Gurudu, MD
Abstract: Colonoscopy is the most widely used screening modality for the detection and removal of colon polyps and for the prevention of colorectal cancer. To […]
Hepatitis E
The Enigma of Hepatitis E Virus
Liza Bronner Murrison, PhD, MPH, and Kenneth E. Sherman, MD, PhD
Abstract: Globally, hepatitis E virus (HEV) is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis. HEV is endemic in many developing countries, yet it is […]
IBD
When Not to Pouch: Important Considerations for Patient Selection for Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis
Shannon Chang, MD, Bo Shen, MD, and Feza Remzi, MD
Abstract: Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred surgical treatment for patients who undergo colectomy and wish to avoid a permanent ileostomy. The overall outcomes […]
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Vs Fine-Needle Biopsy
V. Raman Muthusamy, MD, MAS
G&H What is the difference between fine-needle aspiration and fine-needle biopsy? RM The primary goal of fine-needle aspiration is to acquire individual cells as opposed […]
IBD
Health Maintenance Assessment for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sunanda V. Kane, MD, MSPH
G&H Why is health maintenance assessment important in patients with inflammatory bowel disease? SK Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are relatively young (ie, […]
HCC
Review of Regorafenib for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Richard S. Finn, MD
G&H Why was there a need for a new hepatocellular carcinoma treatment before regorafenib? RF For the past 10 years, only 1 drug has shown […]
Hepatology
Management of Autoimmune Hepatitis in Pregnant Women
Marion G. Peters, MBBS, MD, FRACP
G&H What is autoimmune hepatitis, and how common is it in the general population? MP Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an autoimmune disease of the liver […]
GERD
Acetic Acid Chromoendoscopy in the Setting of Neoplastic Barrett Esophagus
Pradeep Bhandari, MD, MBBS, FRCP
G&H What are the established surveillance protocols for Barrett esophagus? PB The surveillance protocols for Barrett esophagus vary between countries. In general, the American Gastroenterological […]
Gastro-Hep News
Gastro-Hep News
Samantha Alleman
US Food and Drug Administration Approves Treatment for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes 1 Through 6 On July 18, 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Health Maintenance in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
Last month, our Advances in IBD column covered the importance of vaccination in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Our coverage of health maintenance of IBD […]