Upper GI Tract
From the AGA Journals
VIP an unwelcome contributor to eosinophilic esophagitis
Experimental inhibition of the vasoactive intestinal peptide–CRTH2 axis could reduce the hallmark symptoms of EoE.
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Hiatal hernia repair more common at time of sleeve gastrectomy, compared with RYGB
SAN DIEGO – Hiatal hernia repair performed twice as often during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy than during laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Best practices for POEM in achalasia
When expertise is available, peroral endoscopic myotomy, or POEM, should be considered as primary therapy for type III achalasia and as a...
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Intubation for upper GI bleeding may increase cardiopulmonary risk
In particular, pneumonia was more likely in intubated patients.
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Pilot study: Novel spray powder stops GI bleeding
ORLANDO –
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GERD postop relapse rates highest in women, older adults
Long-term reflux recurrence rates among GERD patients and potential risk factors for laparoscopic antireflux surgery have not been well studied....
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Study linked H2 receptor antagonists, but not PPIs, to dementia
Both drugs are overprescribed in elderly people with many comorbidities.
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All guts and glory – esophagus, stomach, small intestine
This session touched on functional heartburn, EoE, Barrett’s esophagus, PPI’s, celiac disease, and more.
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Minimally invasive screening for Barrett’s esophagus offers cost-effective alternative
The cytosponge is not yet available commercially, but in combination with endoscopy could reduce the cost of screening.
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Relamorelin for diabetic gastroparesis: Trial results
Relamorelin demonstrated substantially improved core symptoms of diabetic gastroparesis, was generally safe and well tolerated, and should be...