The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal problems in geriatric patients: what's new about growing old?
pp. 1-2(2)
Author: Rose, S.

Thar's gold in your patient's NG! hold the scalpel, hold the endoscope, hold the trochars
pp. 2-3(2)
Author: Kozarek, R.A.

Mortality with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
pp. 3-3(1)
Author: Grant, J.P.

Probiotics for ulcerative colitis therapy - Rembacken BJ, Snelling AM, Hawkey PM, et al. Non-pathogenic Escherichia coli versus mesalazine for the treatment of ulcerative colitis: A randomized trial. Lancet 1999;354:635-9.
pp. 5-5(1)
Author: Mack, D.R.

Should all children with Helicobacter pylori be treated? - Ganga-Zandzou PS, Michaud L, Vincent P, et al. Natural outcome of Helicobacter pylori infection in asymptomatic children: A two-year follow-up study. Pediatrics 1999;104:216-21.
pp. 5-6(2)
Author: Mack, D.R.

Is surgery useful for Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? - Norton JA, Fraker DL, Alexander HR, et al. Surgery to cure the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. N Engl J Med 1999;341:635-44.
pp. 6-6(1)
Author: Brand, R.E.

Adult bowel-within-bowel - Warshauer DM, Lee JKT. Adult intussusception detected at CT or MR imaging: Clinical imaging correlation. Radiology 1999;21:853-60.
pp. 6-7(2)
Author: Matamoros, A.

Is the outcome of local excision for rectal cancer predictable? - Blumberg d, paty pb, guillem jg, et al. all patients with small intramural rectal cancers are at risk for lymph node metastasis. dis colon rectum 1999;42:881-5.
pp. 7-7(1)
Authors: Thompson, J.S.; S, F.A.C.

An overview of special considerations in the evaluation and management of the geriatric patient
pp. 8-10(3)
Author: Barry, P.P.

Gender role and irritable bowel syndrome: literature review and hypothesis
pp. 11-16(6)
Authors: Toner, B.B.; Akman, D.

A multispecialty approach to the diagnosis and management of pancreatic cancer
pp. 17-31(15)
Authors: Hawes, R.H.; Xiong, Q.; Waxman, I.; Chang, K.J.; Evans, D.B.; Abbruzzese, J.L.

Congenital esophageal stenosis in adults
pp. 32-36(5)
Authors: Katzka, D.A.; Levine, M.S.; Ginsberg, G.G.; Hammod, R.; Katz, P.O.; Insko, E.K.; Raffensperger, E.C.; Metz, D.C.

Proximal migration of esophageal acid perfusions during waking and sleep
pp. 37-42(6)
Authors: Orr, W.C.; Elsenbruch, S.; Harnish, M.J.; Johnson, L.F.

Clinical and manometric features of the lower esophageal muscular ring
pp. 43-49(7)
Authors: Hirano, I.; Gilliam, J.; Goyal, R.K.

The long-term reinfection rate and the course of duodenal ulcer disease after eradication of Helicobacter pylori in a developing country
pp. 50-56(7)
Authors: Rollan, A.; Giancaspero, R.; Fuster, F.; Acevedo, C.; Figueroa, C.; Hola, K.; Schulz, M.; Duarte, I.

Twenty-four-hour intragastric pH: tolerance within 5 days of continuous ranitidine administration
pp. 57-61(5)
Authors: Lachman, L.; Howden, C.W.

Pantoprazole versus ranitidine in the treatment of duodenal ulcer: a multicenter study in Brazil - Consequences for drug interactions
pp. 62-66(5)
Authors: Meneghelli, U.G.; Zaterka, S.; de Paula Castro, L.; Malafaia, O.; Costa Lyra, L.G.

The impact of functional gastrointestinal disorders on quality of life
pp. 67-71(5)
Authors: Koloski, N.A.; Talley, N.J.; Boyce, P.M.

Evaluation of rapid antibody tests for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection
pp. 72-77(6)
Authors: Faigel, D.O.; Magaret, N.; Corless, C.; Lieberman, D.A.; Fennerty, M.B.

Standardization of a simplified scintigraphic methodology for the assessment of gastric emptying in a multicenter setting - Improved evaluation by Kaplan-Meier plots with special reference to obesity and gender
pp. 78-86(9)
Authors: Tougas, G.; Chen, Y.; Coates, G.; Paterson, W.; Dallaire, C.; Pare, P.; Boivin, M.; Watier, A.; Daniels, S.; Diamant, N.

H. pylori in the pathogenesis of duodenal ulcer: interaction between duodenal acid load, bile, and H. pylori
pp. 87-91(5)
Authors: Graham, D.Y.; Osato, M.S.

Long-term effects of pyloromyotomy on pyloric motility and gastric emptying in humans - Ultrastructural abnormalities of enteric nerves and the interstitial cells of Cajal
pp. 92-100(9)
Authors: Sun, W.M.; Doran, S.M.; Jones, K.L.; Davidson, G.; Dent, J.; Horowitz, M.

Symptomatic benefit 1-3 years after H. pylori eradication in ulcer patients: impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease
pp. 101-105(5)
Authors: McColl, K.E.L.; Dickson, M.; El-Nujumi, A.; El-Omar, E.; Kelman, A.

The quality of care for medicare patients with peptic ulcer disease - A systematic review of the effect of continuing medical education strategies
pp. 106-113(8)
Authors: Ofman, J.J.; Etchason, J.; Alexander, W.; Stevens, B.R.; Herrin, J.; Cangialose, C.; Ballard, D.J.; Bratzler, D.; Elward, K.S.; FitzGerald, D.; Culpepper-Morgan, J.; Marshall, B.

Antral-type mucosa in the gastric incisura, body, and fundus (antralization): a link between Helicobacter pylori infection and intestinal metaplasia? - Two-year follow-up study
pp. 114-121(8)
Authors: Xia, H.H.; Kalantar, J.S.; Talley, N.J.; Wyatt, J.M.; Adams, S.; Cheung, K.; Mitchell, H.M.

Ampullary obstruction monitoring in acute gallstone pancreatitis: a safe, accurate, and reliable method to detect pancreatic ductal obstruction
pp. 122-127(6)
Authors: Acosta, J.M.; Ronzano, G.D.; Pellegrini, C.A.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: high mortality rates in hospitalized patients
pp. 128-132(5)
Authors: Abuksis, G.; Mor, M.; Segal, N.; Shemesh, I.; Plout, S.; Sulkes, J.; Fraser, G.M.; Niv, Y.

Hypoalbuminemia is a poor predictor of survival after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in elderly patients with dementia
pp. 133-136(4)
Authors: Nair, S.; Hertan, H.; Pitchumoni, C.S.

Diagnostic value of push-type enteroscopy: a report from India
pp. 137-140(4)
Authors: Sharma, B.C.; Bhasin, D.K.; Makharia, G.; Chhabra, M.; Vaiphei, K.; Bhatti, H.S.; Singh, K.

Role of ERCP in asymptomatic orthotopic liver transplant patients with abnormal liver enzymes
pp. 141-144(4)
Authors: Eckhoff, D.E.; Baron, T.H.; Blackard, W.G.; Morgan, D.E.; Crowe, R.; Sellers, M.; McGuire, B.; Contreras, J.L.; Bynon, J.S.

The SIBDQ: further validation in ulcerative colitis patients
pp. 145-151(7)
Authors: Han, M.B.B.; Gregory, W.; Nylander, M.B.B.; Tanner, F.R.C.; Trewby, F.R.C.; Barton, R.; Welfare, M.

Correlation of symptom criteria with perception thresholds during rectosigmoid distension in irritable bowel syndrome patients
pp. 152-156(5)
Authors: Schmulson, M.; Chang, L.; Naliboff, B.; Lee, O.Y.; Mayer, E.A.

Risk factors for irritable bowel syndrome: role of analgesics and food sensitivities
pp. 157-165(9)
Authors: Locke, G.R.; Zinsmeister, A.R.; Talley, N.J.; Fett, B.; Melton, L.J.

Comparative, open, randomized trial of the efficacy and tolerance of slow- release 5-ASA suppositories once daily versus conventional 5-ASA suppositories twice daily in the treatment of active cryptogenic proctitis
pp. 166-170(5)
Authors: Marteau, P.; Florent, C.

Appendectomy and the development of ulcerative colitis: results of a metaanalysis of published case-control studies
pp. 171-176(6)
Authors: Koutroubakis, I.E.; Vlachonikolis, a.o.G.U.H.o.H.H.C.G.G.

Impact of surgery for Crohn's disease on health-related quality of life
pp. 177-182(6)
Authors: Casellas, F.; Lopez-Vivancos, J.; Badia, X.; Vilaseca, J.; Malagelada, J.

Risk of fractures in celiac disease patients: a cross-sectional, case-control study - A population-based survey of the fracture experience of older celiacs
pp. 183-189(7)
Authors: Vazquez, H.; Mazure, R.; Gonzalez, D.; Flores, D.; Pedreira, S.; Niveloni, S.; Smecuol, E.; Maurino, E.; Bai, J.C.

Resistance to activated protein C and low levels of free protein S in Greek patients with inflammatory bowel disease
pp. 190-194(5)
Authors: Koutroubakis, I.E.; Sfiridaki, A.; Mouzas, I.A.; Maladaki, A.; Kapsoritakis, A.; Roussomoustakaki, M.; Kouroumalis, E.A.; Manousos, O.N.

Right colonic involvement is associated with severe forms of ischemic colitis and occurs frequently in patients with chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis - patterns and prognosis
pp. 195-198(4)
Authors: Flobert, C.; Cellier, C.; Berger, A.; Ngo, A.; Cuillerier, E.; Landi, B.; Marteau, P.; Cugnenc, P.; Barbier, J.

Hepatic tissue endothelin-1 levels in chronic liver disease correlate with disease severity and ascites - Lipocytes as a contractile target for endothelin 1
pp. 199-203(5)
Authors: Alam, I.; Bass, N.M.; Bacchetti, P.; Gee, L.; Rockey, D.C.

The utility of CA 19-9 in the diagnoses of cholangiocarcinoma in patients without primary sclerosing cholangitis
pp. 204-207(4)
Authors: Patel, A.H.; Harnois, D.M.; Klee, G.G.; LaRusso, N.F.; Gores, G.J.

Alcohol levels are increased in social drinkers receiving ranitidine
pp. 208-213(6)
Authors: Arora, S.; Baraona, E.; Lieber, C.S.

Bacterial peritonitis after elective endoscopic variceal ligation: a prospective study
pp. 214-217(4)
Authors: Lin, O.S.; Wu, S.; Chen, Y.; Soon, M.

Treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with tamoxifen and the correlation with expression of hormone receptors: a prospective randomized study
pp. 218-222(5)
Authors: Liu C.-L.,; Fan, S.; Ng, I.O.; Lo, C.; Poon, R.T.; Wong, J.

Cost-effective analysis of hepatitis a prevention in Ireland
pp. 223-226(4)
Authors: Rajan, E.; Shattock, A.G.; Fielding, J.F.

Increased frequency of interferon-γ-producing peripheral blood CD4⁺ T cells in chronic hepatitis C virus infection
pp. 227-232(6)
Authors: Kawakami, Y.; Nabeshima, S.; Furusyo, N.; Sawayama, Y.; Hayashi, J.; Kashiwagi, S.

Ascites and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in fulminant hepatic failure
pp. 233-238(6)
Authors: Dhiman, R.K.; Makharia, G.K.; Jain, S.; Chawla, Y.

Role of hepatitis B virus in non-B, non-C chronic liver disease: in vitro proliferation and interferon-γ production of peripheral blood mononuclear cells in response to hepatitis B core antigen and its relation to hepatitis activity
pp. 239-247(9)
Authors: Niigaki, M.; Fukuda, R.; Hamamoto, S.; Ishimura, N.; Ishihara, S.; Akagi, S.; Watanabe, M.; Kinoshita, Y.

A new therapeutic approach for the treatment of cystic echinococcosis: percutaneous albendazole sulphoxide injection without reaspiration
pp. 248-254(7)
Authors: Deger, E.; Hokelek, M.; Deger, B.A.; Tutar, E.; Asil, M.; Pakdemirli, E.

Expression of brain-type glycogen phosphorylase is a potentially novel early biomarker in the carcinogenesis of human colorectal carcinomas
pp. 255-263(9)
Authors: Tashima, S.; Shimada, S.; Yamaguchi, K.; Tsuruta, J.; Ogawa, M.

The description of outcomes in medicare patients hospitalized with peptic ulcer disease
pp. 264-270(7)
Authors: Xu, W.; Hood, H.M.; Burgess, P.A.

Pap boat
pp. 271-271(1)
Author: Kravetz, R.E.

Hepatotoxicity due to troglitazone: report of two cases and review of adverse events reported to the United States Food and Drug Administration
pp. 272-276(5)
Authors: Kohlroser, J.; Mathai, J.; Reichheld, J.; Banner, B.F.; Bonkovsky, H.L.

Tamoxifen-induced transient multifocal hepatic fatty infiltration
pp. 277-279(3)
Authors: Cai, Q.; Bensen, M.; Greene, R.; Kirchner, J.

Intestinal pseudo-obstruction and acute pandysautonomia associated with Epstein-Barr virus infection
pp. 280-284(5)
Authors: Besnard, M.; Faure, C.; Fromont-Hankard, G.; Ansart-Pirenne, H.; Peuchmaur, M.; Cezard, J.P.; Navarro, J.

The striking effect of hyperbaric oxygenation therapy in the management of chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction
pp. 285-288(4)
Authors: Yokota, T.; Suda, T.; Tsukioka, S.; Takahashi, T.; Honma, T.; Seki, K.; Matsuzawa, J.; Miura, M.; Aoyagi, Y.; Asakura, H.

Metastatic jejunal VIPoma: beneficial effect of combination therapy with interferon-α and 5-fluorouracil
pp. 289-293(5)
Authors: Cellier, C.; Yaghi, C.; Cuillerier, E.; Siauve, N.; Berger, A.; Carnot, F.; Haddad, C.; Barbier, J.P.; Landi, B.

Acute small bowel pseudo-obstruction due to AL amyloidosis: a case report and literature review
pp. 294-296(3)
Authors: Koppelman, R.N.; Stollman, N.H.; Baigorri, F.; Rogers, A.I.

Isolated abdominal vasculitis as an atypical presentation of Wegener's granulomatosis
pp. 297-298(2)
Authors: Chang, Y.J.; Dubin Kerr, L.

Precipitation of iron overload and hereditary hemochromatosis after successful treatment of celiac disease
pp. 298-300(3)
Authors: Heneghan, M.A.; Feeley, K.M.; Stevens, F.M.; Little, M.P.G.; McCarthy, C.F.

Cholangiopathy and intrahepatic stones in sickle cell disease: coincidence or ischemic cholangiopathy?
pp. 300-301(2)
Authors: Hillaire, S.; Gardin, C.; Attar, A.; Attassi, M.; Terris, B.; Belghiti, J.; Degott, C.; Erlinger, S.; Valla, D.

Rapid onset of massive ascites as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus
pp. 302-303(2)
Authors: Weinstein, P.J.; Noyer, C.M.

Neostigmine infusion: new standard of care for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction? by RJ Ponec, MD Saunders, MB Kimmey, Neostigmine for the Treatment of Acute Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction, N Engl J Med 1999;341:137-451
pp. 304-305(2)
Authors: Amaro, R.; Rogers, A.I.

Optimal treatment for localized esophageal cancer still uncertain by JS Cooper, MD Guo, A Heskovic, et al., Chemoradiotherapy of Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: Long-term Follow-up of a Prospective Randomized Trial (RTOG-85-01), JAMA 1999;281:1623-7 DP Kelsen, R Ginsberg, TF Pajak, et al., Chemotherapy Followed by Surgery Compared With Surgery Alone for Localized Esophageal Cancer N Engl J Med 1998;339:1979-84 - Final report of a phase III multicenter randomized controlled trial
pp. 305-307(3)
Author: Lord, R.V.N.

Collating collagenous colitis cases by FA Offner, RV Jao, KJ Lewin, et al., Collagenous Colitis: A Study of the Distribution of Morphological Abnormalities and Their Histologic Detection, Hum Pathol 1999;30:451-7
pp. 307-308(2)
Author: Surawicz, C.M.

Garlic and Helicobacter pylori
pp. 309-309(1)
Authors: Mahady, G.B.; Pendland, S.

Response to Drs. Mahady and Pendland-pretreatment testing for H. pylori in duodenal ulcer disease
pp. 309-310(2)
Authors: Graham, D.Y.; Osato, M.S.

Systemic lupus erythematosus after α-Interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C: a case report and review of the literature
pp. 310-312(3)
Authors: Fukuyama, S.; Kajiwara, E.; Suzuki, N.; Miyazaki, N.; Sadoshima, S.; Onoyama, K.

Streptokinase-induced jaundice due to hemolysis in a G-6PD-deficient patient
pp. 312-313(2)
Authors: Sood, N.; Midha, V.

Peri-PEG cellulitis as a prelude to button extrusion
pp. 313-313(1)
Author: Yarze, J.C.

Spontaneous rectus sheath hematoma and an anterior pelvic hematoma as a complication of anticoagulation
pp. 314-315(2)
Authors: Adeonigbagbe, O.; Khademi, A.; Karowe, M.; Gualtieri, N.; Robilotti, J.

Acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage from an ulcer on a Nissen fundoplication
pp. 315-316(2)
Authors: Pianka, J.D.; Smith, C.D.; Waring, J.P.

¹³C-urea breath test using infrared spectroscopy: practical recommendations
pp. 316-316(1)
Authors: Mana, F.; Ham, H.R.; Reynaert, H.; Franken, P.; Urbain, D.

Domperidone versus metoclopramide in the treatment of diabetic gastroparesis
pp. 316-317(2)
Authors: Dumitrascu, D.L.; Weinbeck, M.

The transmission of Helicobacter pylori via exposure to common sources outweighs the person-to-person contact among spouses in developing countries
pp. 317-319(3)
Authors: Akcan, Y.; Ersan, S.; Alper, M.; Bicik, Z.; Aytug, N.

Is malaria chemoprophylaxis also effective against Crohn's disease?
pp. 319-320(2)
Authors: Ackerman, Z.; Paltiel, O.

Age, Helicobacter pylori, and/or CagA antibodies as a pre-endoscopic screening policy*
pp. 320-321(2)
Authors: Menegatti, M.; Vaira, D.; Figura, N.; Palli, D.; Miglioli, M.

Crohn's disease epidemiology at the turn of the century-solving the puzzle
pp. 321-323(3)
Author: Alic M.S, M.

Probiotics for the hemodynamic alterations of patients with liver cirrhosis
pp. 323-324(2)
Authors: de Santis, A.; Famularo, G.; de Simone, C.

Socioeconomics of Crohn's disease: a review of epidemiology and an etiological hypothesis
pp. 324-326(3)
Author: Alic M.S, M.

Combination therapy of bezafibrate and ursodeoxycholic acid in primary biliary cirrhosis: a preliminary study
pp. 326-327(2)
Authors: Nakai, S.; Masaki, T.; Kurokohchi, K.; Deguchi, A.; Nishioka, M.

Cytomegalovirus infection in AIDS presenting as a rectal mass
pp. 327-328(2)
Authors: Goyal, R.S.; Goyal, S.B.

Female workforce participation, use of oral contraceptives, and the sex ratio of Crohn's disease incidence
pp. 328-329(2)
Author: Alic M.S, M.

Dilation of benign esophageal strictures
pp. 329-330(2)
Authors: Chandy, R.; Mclindon, J.

Re: duplicate publication
pp. 330-330(1)
Author: Okawa, K.

Endosonography in gastroenterology: principles, techniques, findings - Edited by Henryk Dancygier and Charles J. Lightdale, New York, Thieme, Stuttgart, 1999, 232 pp., ISBN 3-13-116471-9 (6TV), ISBN 9-86577-839-6 (TNY).
pp. 331-331(1)
Author: Avunduk, C.

Diseases of the small intestine in childhood, 4th ed. - By John Walker-Smith and Simon Murch, Oxford, UK, Isis Medical Media Ltd., 1999, 412 pp., illustrated, ISBN 901865-03-7.
pp. 331-332(2)
Author: Erdman, S.H.

Viral hepatitis, 2nd ed. - Edited by Arie J. Zuckerman and Howard C. Thomas, New York, Churchill-Livingstone, 1998, 650 pp., ISBN 0-443-05797-4.
pp. 332-332(1)
Author: Pockros, P.J.

The Helicobacter pylori handbook, 2nd ed. - By Richard V. Heatley, 1998, $24.95, ISBN 0-632-05176-0.
pp. 332-333(2)
Author: Fennerty, M.B.

Gastrointestinal radiology companion: imaging fundamentals - By Ronald L. Eisenberg, M.D., J.D., 433 pp., ISBN 0-7817-1946-1.
pp. 333-333(1)
Author: Fidler, J.L.

Gastroenterology and hepatology - Edited by M. Cremer, G. Krejs, G. Ramadori, and J. Rask-Madsen, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1999, ISBN 007-709519-7.
pp. 333-333(1)
Author: Meyer, G.W.

Hepatocellular carcinoma
pp. 333-334(2)
Author: Tong, M.J.