Archive: July 2017
HCC
Advances and Future Directions in the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Ashil J. Gosalia, MD, Paul Martin, MD, and Patricia D. Jones, MD, MSCR
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Liver transplant is considered the gold standard for curative therapy for HCC […]
Achalasia
An Overview of Achalasia and Its Subtypes
Dhyanesh A. Patel, MD, Brian M. Lappas, MD, and Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD
Abstract: Achalasia is one of the most studied esophageal motility disorders. However, the pathophysiology and reasons that patients develop achalasia are still unclear. Patients often […]
HCC
Occurrence and Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Successful Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy for Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Sirisha Grandhe, MD, and Catherine T. Frenette, MD
Abstract: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has generally been associated with a slightly increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). For the past several […]
IBD
Vaccination of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Francis A. Farraye, MD, MSc
G&H How does the vaccination rate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease compare with that of the general population? FF Vaccination rates in patients with […]
Endoscopy
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Management of Esophageal Disorders
Ian S. Grimm, MD
G&H What is the evolution of peroral endoscopic myotomy as a treatment option for esophageal disorders? IG The evolution of peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) involved […]
IBS
The Effect of Digital Health Technology on Patient Care and Research
Christopher V. Almario, MD, MSHPM
G&H What is the current state of digital health? CA Compared to the advances in technology outside of health care, digital health has lagged behind […]
Hepatology
Treatment of Alcoholic Liver Disease
Timothy R. Morgan, MD
G&H What are the conditions that constitute alcoholic liver disease? TM Alcoholic liver disease has a broad clinical spectrum, from mild disease to severe, life-threatening […]
Clinical Case Study
Serous Microcystic Adenoma of the Pancreas
Diego Vázquez Saldaña, MD, David Antonio Mateo de Acosta Andino, MD, and Juan Pablo Gurria, MD
Cystic pancreatic neoplasms represent approximately 15% of all pancreatic tumors.1 Serous microcystic adenomas account for up to 25% of cystic pancreatic neoplasms and 1% of […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Achalasia
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
The esophageal motility disorder of achalasia was first described and treated by Sir Thomas Willis in 1672. Treatment consisted of dilation using a sponge attached to […]