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PURPOSES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of esophageal functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) for the diagnosis of achalasia. METHODS: Eleven patients with...
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to evaluate normal values and pressure morphology of three-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry (3D-HRM) in asymptomatic volunteers and to determine...
Identification of genetic loci associated with Helicobacter pylori serologic status.
Helicobacter pylori is a major cause of gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcer disease and can cause cancer. H. pylori prevalence is as high as 90% in some developing countries but 10% of a given populati...
Viscous impedance is an important indicator of abnormal esophageal motility.
BACKGROUND: Non-obstructive Dysphagia (NOD) is one of the most common symptoms evaluated using esophageal manometry. Although manometry is considered the gold standard, many NOD patients have normal e...
Celiacomesenteric trunk: a short report.
The authors describe the case of a 44-year-old male with chronic liver disease in whom celiacomesenteric trunk (CMT) was incidentally detected on routine multidetector row computed tomography of abdom...
Gastroduodenal artery aneurysm, diagnosis, clinical presentation and management: a concise review.
Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysms are rare but a potentially fatal condition if rupture occurs. They represent about 1.5% of all visceral artery (VAA) aneurysms and are divided into true and pseud...
Outcomes in Systemic Sclerosis-Related Lung Disease After Lung Transplantation.
BACKGROUND: Lung disease is the leading cause of death in systemic sclerosis (SSc). The diagnosis of SSc-related lung disease (SSc-LD) is often a contraindication to lung transplantation (LT) due to c...
PURPOSE: To create a simple diagnostic scoring system to differentiate Hirschsprung's disease (HD) from Hirschsprung's disease-allied disorders (HAD) in patients with suspected intestinal dysgangliono...
BACKGROUND: It was the aim of this prospective study to analyze both feasibility and effectiveness of sacral neuromodulation for fecal incontinence and "low anterior resection syndrome" following neoa...
Background Self-expandable metallic stent placement is widely used to manage malignant gastroduodenal obstructions. However, there are difficulties in negotiating a guidewire (GW) and a stent delivery...
News Articles
ORLANDO, Fla., May 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given Imaging Ltd, (Nasdaq:GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced that numerous studies presente...
ImportanceHelicobacter pylori is a major cause of gastritis and gastroduodenal ulcer disease and can cause cancer. H pylori prevalence is as high as 90% in some developing countries but 10% of a given...
Laparoscopic Heller Myotomy for Type II Achalasia
The use of high-resolution manometry to define achalasia subtypes is discussed in this clinical case. Medscape Gastroenterology
POZEN Presents Positive PA32540 Phase 3 Data at the 2013 International Stroke Conference
POZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: POZN), a pharmaceutical company committed to transforming medicine that transforms lives, presented data today from the combined results of two Phase 3 studies...
Diagnostic wireless motility capsule promising in kids with upper GI woes
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A wireless motility capsule was at least as sensitive as traditional gastric emptying studies for detecting gastroparesis in children - and it was more sensitive than a...
Dr. Somnay of Flushing, NY has been named a Patients' Choice Award Winner for 2012
FLUSHING, N.Y., Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Among the select few physicians honored with the prestigious Patients' Choice Award this year is Dr. Kaumudi Somnay. (Photo: http://...
Given Imaging introduces new esophageal manometry analysis solution
Given Imaging has introduced a new version of esophageal manometry analysis solution, designed for use in the company's ManoScan ESO test to assess esophageal motor function.
LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 10/22/12 -- Given Imaging Ltd (NASDAQ: GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced data from numerous studies highli...
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS -- (Marketwire) -- 10/21/12 -- Given Imaging Ltd (NASDAQ: GIVN), a world leader in GI medical devices and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today announced new studies confirmi...
Motility: Colonic manometry helps children who deny sensation to defecate
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Prospective-randomized trial. Patients with recurrent bleeding from gastroduodenal ulcers are randomized into either endoscopic treatment with the OTSC [Over The Scope Clip] or endoscopic...
Small Bowel Motor Impairment in Scleroderma: Results of a Prospective 5-Year Manometric Follow-Up
Small bowel involvement is still recognized to be associated with great morbidity and mortality in SSc patients, leading particularly to malabsorption and intestinal pseudo-obstruction. In...
Risk Factors for Gastric Disease in Pediatric Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori)
Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is a major cause of chronic-active gastritis and primary duodenal ulcers, and is strongly linked to gastric cancer. Most Hp infections worldwide are acquired in c...
A Comparison of Safety and Treatment in Subjects With Osteoarthritis Taking Low Dose Aspirin
The objective of this study is to compare the gastroduodenal ulceration rate, and gastrointestinal (GI) complication rate and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)-associated dyspep...
Concurrent Chemoradiation Versus Wide Pelvic Lymphadenectomy for Advanced Rectal Cancer
Based on the neurophysiology, it is well known that sympathetic nerves control the ejaculatory function and bladder neck closure. In contrast, the parasympathetic nerves control penile ere...
Effects of Intraarterial Octreotide on Pancreatic Texture
The aim of the study is to test the hypothesis that intraarterial bolus application of 500 µg Octreotide in the gastroduodenal artery during the resectional phase of pancreatoduodenectomy...
Movement of Epiglottis During Swallowing
This study will examine how the airway closes during swallowing to prevent food or liquid from entering the voice box or lungs while eating or drinking. It will also test whether electrica...
Endoscopic Stenting of Gastrointestinal Cancer
Obstruction of the digestive tract is a frequent cause of morbidity in patients with gastrointestinal cancer.Palliative endoscopic treatment with self- expanding metal stents(SEMS)is an al...
This study will compare an implant with the technique of sensory training to determine which method may improve the ability to swallow and reduce the risk of choking. Many people with a br...
Dose-Effect of S-Tenatoprazole-Na(STU-Na) 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg and 120 mg in Healthy Volunteers
S-Tenatoprazole-Na (STU-Na), a new drug currently under clinical development, belongs to a class of drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPls). Some PPIs are already commercially availabl...
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Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Enprostil
A synthetic PGE2 analog that has an inhibitory effect on gastric acid secretion, a mucoprotective effect, and a postprandial lowering effect on gastrin. It has been shown to be efficient and safe in the treatment of gastroduodenal ulcers.
Manometry
Measurement of the pressure or tension of liquids or gases with a manometer.
