Archive: September 2020
IBD
Day-by-Day Management of the Inpatient With Moderate to Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Sara Lewin, MD, and Fernando S. Velayos, MD, MPH
Abstract: Hospitalization for inflammatory bowel disease is common and requires coordination of care. The goals of hospitalization are to markedly improve symptoms, transition management to […]
Gastroenterology
Endoscopic Approaches to Gastroparesis
Kevin Liu, MD, Thomas Enke, MD, and Aziz Aadam, MD
Abstract: Gastroparesis is a complex syndrome with multiple underlying etiologies and pathophysiologies that can cause significant morbidity for patients. Currently, there are limited effective and […]
Hepatology
Liver Transplantation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
K. Rajender Reddy, MD
G&H Are patients awaiting liver transplantation at greater risk of becoming infected with coronavirus disease 2019? KRR Patients with advanced liver disease are cited by […]
IBD
Sexual Issues and Fertility in Male Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Muhammad B. Hammami, MD
G&H What have studies shown regarding the association of inflammatory bowel disease and male sexual function? MH The impact of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on […]
Endoscopy
Polypectomy and the Efficacy and Safety of Postpolypectomy Clipping
Heiko Pohl, MD
G&H What are the indications for polypectomy? HP In general, polyps should be resected if they have neoplastic potential (eg, tubular adenomas or sessile serrated […]
Gastro-Hep News
Gastro-Hep News
Samantha Alleman
Risk of Small-Bowel Cancers Higher Among Patients With Celiac Disease Patients with celiac disease have a significantly increased risk of small-bowel adenocarcinomas and adenomas, but not […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Managing Hospitalized Patients Who Have Moderate to Severe Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
How should we manage hospitalized patients with moderate to severe inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? This important question is explored in a review article in this […]