Archive: October 2018
IBD
Complications Related to J-Pouch Surgery
Freeha Khan, MD, and Bo Shen, MD
Abstract: Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is the gold-standard surgical procedure for familial adenomatous polyposis, refractory ulcerative colitis, and colitis–associated dysplasia requiring colectomy. Numerous […]
Hepatology
Pharmacologic Management of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Brent A. Neuschwander-Tetri, MD
Abstract: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is increasingly recognized as a major form of chronic liver disease in adults and children. Although improved dietary habits and regular […]
Proton Pump Inhibitors
The Advantages and Adverse Events Associated With Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Philip O. Katz, MD
G&H What are the most common indications for the long-term use of proton pump inhibitors? PK The major indication for the long-term use of proton […]
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Virus–Viremic Liver Transplantation
David Goldberg, MD
G&H For a patient with active hepatitis C virus infection, how do outcomes compare when receiving a liver also infected with active hepatitis C virus […]
IBD
Use of Medical Cannabis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Jami Kinnucan, MD
G&H What is the current legal status of cannabis? JK As of March 2018, 9 US states have legalized cannabis (also known as marijuana) for […]
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Ultrasound–Guided Ablation of Pancreatic Cysts
William R. Brugge, MD
G&H How prevalent are pancreatic cysts, and how are they typically diagnosed? WB Approximately 2% of adults in the United States have cysts in the pancreas. […]
Gastro-Hep News
Gastro-Hep News
Samantha Alleman
European Commission Approves Fifth Adalimumab Biosimilar On September 20, 2018, the European Commission (EC) granted marketing authorization for the adalimumab (Humira, AbbVie) biosimilar Hulio (Mylan and […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: J-Pouch–Related Complications
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
Being able to recognize and diagnose complications is an important component of patient management. This month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology includes a feature article on […]