Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Evaluation of a Gastrointestinal Symptoms Questionnaire
pp. 1509-1515(7)
Authors: Bovenschen, H.; Janssen, M.; Oijen, M.; Laheij, R.; Rossum, L.; Jansen, J.

Long-Term Effectiveness of Azathioprine in IBD Beyond 4 Years: A European Multicenter Study in 1176 Patients
pp. 1516-1524(9)
Authors: Holtmann, Martin; Krummenauer, Frank; Claas, Christina; Kremeyer, Kristina; Lorenz, Dirk; Rainer, Olivia; Vogel, Iris; Böcker, Ulrich; Böhm, Stephan; Büning, Carsten; Duchmann, Rainer; Gerken, Guido; Herfarth, Hans; Lügering, Norbert; Kruis, Wolfgang; Reinshagen, Max; Schmidt, Jan; Stallmach, Andreas; Stein, Jürgen; Sturm, Andreas; Galle, Peter; Hommes, Daan; D'Haens, Geert; Rutgeerts, Paul; Neurath, Markus

Clinical Response Is Associated with Elevated Plasma Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist During Selective Granulocyte and Monocyte Apheresis in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
pp. 1525-1531(7)
Authors: Sakimura, Kyoya; Omori, Toshihide; Iwashita, Etsuro; Yoshida, Takeshi; Tsuzuki, Yoshikazu; Fujimori, Kenji; Konishi, Fumio; Yoshida, Yukio; Anzai, Hiroo; Suzuki, Hiromichi; Sugawara, Souichi; Takeda, Yuji; Hiraishi, Katsuya; Saniabadi, Abbi R.; Ide, Tatsuo; Miura, Soichiro; Ota, Shinichi

Protective Effect of Comaruman, a Pectin of Cinquefoil Comarum palustre L., on Acetic Acid-Induced Colitis in Mice
pp. 1532-1537(6)
Authors: Popov, Sergey; Ovodova, Raisa; Markov, Pavel; Nikitina, Ida; Ovodov, Yury

The Effect of Melatonin on TNBS-Induced Colitis
pp. 1538-1545(8)
Authors: Necefli, Ahmet; Tulumoğlu, Burcu; Giriş, Murat; Barbaros, Umut; Gündüz, Mücteba; Olgaç, Vakur; Güloğlu, Recep; Toker, Gülçin

Meckel's Hemoperitoneum: A Rare Case of Meckel's Diverticulitis Causing Intraperitoneal Hemorrhage
pp. 1546-1548(3)
Authors: Burt, Bryan; Tavakkolizadeh, Ali; Ferzoco, Stephen

Confirmation and Prevention of Intestinal Barrier Dysfunction and Bacterial Translocation Caused by Methotrexate
pp. 1549-1556(8)
Authors: Song, Desheng; Shi, Bin; Xue, Hua; Li, Yousheng; Yang, Xiaodong; Yu, Baojun; Xu, Zhe; Liu, Fukun; Li, Jieshou

Glucagon-like Peptide-2 Induces a Specific Pattern of Adaptation in Remnant Jejunum
pp. 1557-1566(10)
Authors: Sigalet, D.; Bawazir, O.; Martin, G.; Wallace, L.; Zaharko, G.; Miller, A.; Zubaidi, A.

Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome Diagnosed in a Schizophrenic Patient with a Large Deletion in the STK11 Gene
pp. 1567-1570(4)
Authors: Kam, Michael; Massare, Jorge; Gallinger, Steven; Kinzie, Joseph; Weaver, Donald; Dingell, John; Esufali, Susmita; Bapat, Bharati; Tobi, Martin

Ketamine-Induced Gastroprotection During Endotoxemia: Role of Heme-Oxygenase-1
pp. 1571-1581(11)
Authors: Helmer, Kenneth; Suliburk, James; Mercer, David

Helicobacter pylori Infection Is the Major Risk Factor for Gastric Inflammation in the Cardia
pp. 1582-1588(7)
Authors: Egi, Yasuo; Kim, Sunjin; Ito, Masanori; Tanaka, Shinji; Yoshihara, Masaharu; Haruma, Ken; Chayama, Kazuaki

Body Mass Index is Associated with Barrett Esophagus and Cardiac Mucosal Metaplasia
pp. 1589-1594(6)
Authors: Bu, Xiangdong; Ma, Yanling; Der, Roger; Demeester, Tom; Bernstein, Leslie; Chandrasoma, Parakrama

Intravenous Pantoprazole as Initial Treatment in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and a History of Erosive Esophagitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
pp. 1595-1601(7)
Authors: Pratha, Vijaya; Hogan, Daniel; Lynn, Richard; Field, Brian; Metz, David

Monitoring Cytochrome P-450 Activity During Rabeprazole Treatment in Patients with Gastresophageal Reflux Disease
pp. 1602-1606(5)
Authors: Giannini, Edoardo; Savarino, Vincenzo; Testa, Roberto

Abnormal Intestinal Permeability in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
pp. 1607-1613(7)
Authors: Feld, Jordan; Meddings, Jonathan; Heathcote, E.

The Relationship of Heart Rate Variability with Severity and Prognosis of Cirrhosis
pp. 1614-1618(5)
Authors: Ates, Fehmi; Topal, Ergun; Kosar, Feridun; Karincaoglu, Melih; Yildirim, Bulent; Aksoy, Yuksel; Aladag, Murat; Harputluoglu, Murat; Demirel, Ulvi; Alan, Hakan; Hilmioglu, Fatih

From Trials to a Real Hospital Setting: Effectiveness of Pegylated Interferon-α-2b/Ribavirin Combination Therapy for Naïve Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
pp. 1619-1626(8)
Authors: Piai, Guido; Scalice, Elisa; Focareta, Rosaria; Terracciano, Fulvia; Filippo, Francesca; Forte, Giovambattista

Reactivation of Hepatitis B Virus in Rheumatologic Patients Receiving Immunosuppressive Agents
pp. 1627-1632(6)
Authors: Tsai, Feng-Chiao; Hsieh, Song-Chou; Chen, Ding-Shinn; Sheu, Jin-Chuan

Association Between ABO Blood Group and Fibrosis Severity in Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
pp. 1633-1636(4)
Authors: Poujol-Robert, Armelle; Boëlle, Pierre-Yves; Wendum, Dominique; Poupon, Raoul; Robert, Annie

Prevalence of Septic Events, Type 1 Hepatorenal Syndrome, and Mortality in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis and Utility of Discriminant Function and MELD Score in Predicting These Adverse Events
pp. 1637-1643(7)
Authors: Verma, Sumita; Ajudia, Ketan; Mendler, Michel; Redeker, Allan

Marked Decrease of Serum Ca 125 Levels After Denver Shunt Placement in a Patient With Cirrhosis and Refractory Ascites
pp. 1644-1646(3)
Authors: Leggio, L.; Abenavoli, L.; D'Angelo, C.; Ferrulli, A.; Vonghia, L.; Mirijello, A.; Barbarino, R.; De Michele, T.; Zuppi, C.; Gui, D.; Rapaccini, G.; Gasbarrini, G.; Addolorato, G.

A Cerebrovascular Event After Single-Dose Administration of Recombinant Factor VIIa in a Patient with Esophageal Variceal Bleeding
pp. 1647-1649(3)
Authors: Akyildiz, Murat; Turan, Ilker; Ozutemiz, Omer; Batur, Yucel; Ilter, Tankut

A Ligand for Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor γ Inhibits Human Cholangiocarcinoma Cell Growth: Potential Molecular Targeting Strategy for Cholangioma
pp. 1650-1657(8)
Authors: Kobuke, T.; Tazuma, S.; Hyogo, H.; Chayama, K.

Chondrosarcomatous Differentiation in Diffuse-Type Gastric Carcinoma
pp. 1658-1661(4)
Authors: Villanacci, Vincenzo; Gambarotti, Marco; Ubiali, Alessandro; Cervi, Giancarlo; Pulcini, Giuseppe; Cesare, Vittorio; Bassotti, Gabrio

Ultrasound-Determined Geometric and Biomechanical Properties of the Human Duodenum
pp. 1662-1669(8)
Authors: Frøkjær, Jens; Andersen, Søren; Drewes, Asbjørn; Gregersen, Hans

Hemoclip-Assisted Polypectomy of Large Duodenal Brunner's Gland Hamartoma
pp. 1670-1672(3)
Authors: Chen, Yang-Yuan; Su, Wei-Wen; Soon, Maw-Soan; Yen, Hsu-Heng

Value of Endoscopic Ultrasonography for Diagnosis of Esophageal Tuberculosis: Report of Two Cases
pp. 1673-1676(4)
Authors: Aydin, Ahmet; Tekin, Fatih; Ozutemiz, Omer; Musoglu, Ahmet