Digestive Diseases and Sciences 1999: Vol 44 Table of Contents

27 Pages·1999·9.4 MB·English

JANUARY 1999
|® Review Article
1 Relationship of Extraintestinal Involvements in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: New Insights into Autoimmune
Pathogenesis. K.M. Das
|e Intestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Immunology, and Microbiology
14 Bile Acid Malabsorption as a Cause of Chronic Diarrhea: Diagnostic Value of 7a-Hydroxy-4-Cholesten-3-One
in Serum. G.H. Sauter, W. Miinzing, C. von Ritter, and G. Paumgartner
Central Modulation of Rectal Distension-Induced Blood Pressure Changes by Alosetron, A 5-HT, Receptor
Antagonist. M. Miura, D.C. Lawson, E.M. Clary, A.W. Mangel, and T.N. Pappas
Identification and Characterization of a Novel Rat Triosephosphate Isomerase Gene in Remnant Ileum After
Massive Small Bowel Resection. Y. Wang, S. Tan, and S.-C. Hooi
Characterization of Early Developmental Pattern of Expression of Neurotensin/Neuromedin N Gene in Foregut
and Midgut. X.-M. Wang and B.M. Evers
The Utilization of Colon Transit Scintigraphy in the Diagnostic Algorithm for Patients with Chronic Constipation.
R.G. McLean, D.W. King, N.A. Talley, A.D. Tait, and J. Freiman
LETTER: Respiratory Distress During Mesalamine Therapy. M. Guslandi
@ Motility, Nerve—Gut Interactions, Hormones, and Receptors
Effect of Acute Hyperglycemia on Jejunal Compliance and Peristaltic Reflex in Healthy Humans. E.E. Soffer,
S. Thongsawat, B.J. Hoogwerf, and A. Shah
Effects of Electroacupuncture on Gastric Migrating Myoelectrical Complex in Dogs. L. Qian, L.J. Peters,
and J.D.Z. Chen
Factors Affecting Outcome Following Proximal and Distal Intestinal Resection in the Dog: An Examination of
the Relative Roles of Mucosal Adaptation, Motility, Luminal Factors, and Enteric Peptides. J.S. Thompson,
E.M. Quigley, and T.E. Adrian
®@ Gastrointestinal Oncology |
75 Effect of 5-Fluorouracil on Gastrointestinal Carcinogenesis Induced by N-Methyl-N’-Nitro-N-Nitrosoguanidine
in Rats. Y. Seto, H. Nagawa, M. Mori, T. Tsuruo, and T. Muto
79 Effect of Pancreatic Juice Reflux into Biliary Tract on N-Nitrosobis(2-oxopropyl)amine (BOP)-Induced Biliary
Carcinogenesis in Syrian Hamsters. Y. Ogura, S. Matsuda, M. Usui, N. Hanamura, and Y. Kawarada
87 CASE REPORT: Adenocarcinoid of Ileum and Appendix, Incidentally Discovered During Exploratory Laparotomy
for Gastric MALT Lymphoma, with Subsequent Diffuse Prostatic Metastases: Report of a Case with Light,
Immunohistochemical, and Electron Microscopic Studies. D.H. McGregor, R. Cherian, A.P. Weston,
L. Lawson, and M.P. McAnaw
®@ Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Disorders
96 Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly People: Does Quantitative Serological Testing Predict Gastroduodenal
Ulcer Disease? C.-J. Tsai
One Stomach-One Strain: Does Helicobacter pylori Strain Variation Influence Disease Outcome? H. Enroth,
O. Nyrén, and L. Engstrand
Attenuation of the Hydrophobic Phospholipid Barrier Is an Early Event in Helicobacter felis-Induced Gastritis in
Mice. L.M. Lichtenberger, E.J. Dial, A. Ottlecz, J.J. Romero, J. Lechago, and J.G. Fox
Reactions from Rat Gastric Mucosa During One Year of Helicobacter pylori Infection. H. Li, E.-M. Andersson,
and H.F. Helander
Healing of Severe Esophagitis Improves Esophageal Peristaltic Dysfunction. P. Deprez and R. Fiasse
Histological Esophagitis: Clinical and Histological Response to Omeprazole in Children. R.S. Strauss,
K.A. Calenda, Y. Dayal, and M. Mobassaleh
Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux in Acutely Hospitalized Patients. M. Newton, M.A. Kamm, T. Quigley,
and W.R. Burnham
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149 Relationship of Portal Pressure and Colorectal Vasculopathy in Patients with Cirrhosis. S. Sugano, M. Nishio,
H. Makino, and T. Suzuki
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January 1999
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Portohepatic Gradient and Portal Hemodynamics in Patients with Cirrhosis Due to Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
A. Deplano, V. Migaleddu, A. Pischedda, G. Garrucciu, G. Gregu, C. Multinu, M. Piredda, A. Tocco,
F. Urigo, P.A. Cossu, and A. Solinas
Serum Soluble Interleukin-2 Receptor Levels Before and During Interferon Treatment in Patients with Chronic
Hepatitis B Virus Infection. Y. Sawayama, J. Hayashi, Y. Kawakami, N. Furusyo, I. Ariyama, Y. Kishihara,
K. Ueno, and S. Kashiwagi
Further Studies on the Aminopeptidase-M in Blood in Children with Cholestatic Liver Diseases and Viral
Hepatitis. R.M. Janas, J. Socha, K. Warnawin, and J. Rujner
Transjugular Liver Biopsy in 52 Patients with Automated Trucut-Type Needle. A. De Hoyos, M.L. Loredo,
M.A. Martinez-Rios, M.R. Gil, J. Kuri, and M. Cardenas
Effect of Octreotide (Sandostatin 201-995) on Bile Flow and Bile Components. M. Sahin, A. Kartal, M. Belviranli,
S. Yol, F. Aksoy, and M. Ak
CASE REPORT: Myasthenia Gravis: Another Autoimmune Disease Associated with Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
S. Eddy, R. Wim, V.E. Peter, R. Tanja, T. Jan, and V.S. Werner
®@ Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
190 Effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid Therapy on Jn Vitro Gallbladder Contractility in Patients with Cholesterol
Gallstones. B.J.M. van de Heijning, P.C. van de Meeberg, P. Portincasa, H. Doornewaard, F.J.P. Hoebers,
K.J. van Erpecum, and G.P. Vanberge-Henegouwen
Partial Characterization of Mechanisms of Cytoprotective Action of Hydrophilic Bile Salts Against Hydrophobic
Bile Salts in Rats: Relation to Canalicular Membrane Fluidity and Packing Density. H. Miyake,
S. Tazuma, H. Miura, G. Yamashita, and G. Kajiyama
Biliary Sludge and Pigment Stone Formation in Bile Duct-Ligated Guinea Pigs. C.-Y. Chen, S.-C. Shiesh,
and X.-Z. Lin
Fecal Elastase 1 Determination in Chronic Pancreatitis. L. Gullo, M. Ventrucci, P. Tomassetti, M. Migliori,
and R. Pezzilli
|e News and Notices
Abstracts from the Meeting on Infectious Pathogens in Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders, Vall de Nuria,
Spain, September 15-19, 1998
FEBRUARY 1999
® Review
229 Extradigestive Manifestations of Helicobacter pylori Infection: Fact and Fiction. G. Realdi, M.P. Dore,
and L. Fastame
|e Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Disorders
Helicobacter pylori Water Extract Induces Interleukin-8 Production by Gastric Epithelial Cells. K. Kassai,
T. Yoshikawa, N. Yoshida, A. Hashiramoto, M. Kondo, and H. Murase
Relationship Between Persistence of Helicobacter pylori and Dysplasia, Intestinal Metaplasia, Atrophy,
Inflammation, and Cell Proliferation Following Partial Gastrectomy. A.V. Safatle-Ribeiro, U. Ribeiro, Jr.,
M.R. Clarke, P. Sakai, S. Ishioka, A.B. Garrido, Jr., J. Gama-Rodrigues, N.F. Safatle, and J.C. Reynolds
Helicobacter pylori Infection and Atrophic Gastritis: A Nested Case-Control Study in a Rural Town in Japan.
K. Ozasa, J.H. Kurata, A. Higashi, K. Hayashi, H. Inokuchi, K. Miki, M. Tada, K. Kawai, and Y. Watanabe
Healing of Helicobacter pylori-Induced Gastric Ulcers in Mongolian Gerbils: Combined Treatment with Omeprazole
and Clarithromycin. Y. Keto, S. Takahashi, and S. Okabe
Redox Regulation of Interleukin-8 Expression in MKN28 Cells. T. Shimada, N. Watanabe, H. Hiraishi,
and A. Terano
Subclinical Esophageal Peristaltic Dysfunction During the Early Phase Following a Stroke. G.P. Aithal,
D. Nylander, A.D. Dwarakanath, and A.R. Tanner
Effects of Hyperglycemia on Cortical Response to Esophageal Distension in Normal Subjects. C.K. Rayner,
A.J.P.M. Smout, W.M. Sun, A. Russo, J. Semmler, Y. Sattawatthamrong, N. Tellis, and M. Horowitz
Evaluation of Effects of Ethyl Alcohol and Bismuth Subsalicylate on Gastric Mucosal Barrier in Man. R.M. Dy,
J. Lof, J.K. DiBaise, and E.M.M. Quigley
Esophageal Exposure to Ethanol Increases Risk of Acid Damage in Rabbit Esophagus. S. Bor, C. Bor-Caymaz,
N.A. Tobey, S. Abdulnour-Nakhoul, and R.C. Orlando
Duodenoesophageal Reflux Induces Apoptosis in Rat Esophageal Epithelium. N. Katada, R.A. Hinder, T.C. Smyrk,
Y. Hiki, and A. Katita
LETTER: Upper Gastrointestinal Ulceration with Alendronate. J.L. Wallace
RESPONSE: C.P. Peter
|e Gastrointestinal Oncology
314 Reliability Block Diagrams to Model the Management of Colorectal Cancer. A. Sonnenberg and J.M. Inadomi
|e Motility, Nerve—Gut Interactions, Hormones, and Receptors
322 Glucagonlike Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Participation in Ileal Brake Induced by Intraluminal Peptones in Rat. M. Giralt
and P. Vergara
330 Fat Intolerance Depends on Rapid Gastric Emptying H.C. Lin, G.W. Van Citters, X.-T. Zhao, and A. Waxman
® Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
336 Comparison of Ultrasound-Secretin Test and Sphincter of Oddi Manometry in Patients with Recurrent Acute
Pancreatitis. V. Di Francesco, M.P. Brunori, L. Rigo, J. Toouli, G. Angelini, L. Frulloni, P. Bovo,
M. Filippini, B. Vaona, G. Talamini, and G. Cavallini
Novel Carboxamide Derivative (IS-741) Attenuates Lung Injury in Rats with Cerulein-Induced Pancreatitis
Complicated by Endotoxemia. J. Liang, Y. Yamaguchi, F. Matsumura, K. Okabe, E. Akizuki, T. Matsuda,
H. Ohshiro, S. Nakano, K. Ishihara, and M. Ogawa
|® Liver
350 Serum Pancreatic Enzyme Concentrations in Chronic Viral Liver Diseases. R. Pezzilli, P. Andreone,
A.M. Morselli-Labate, C. Sama, P. Billi, C. Cursaro, B. Barakat, A. Gramenzi, M. Fiocchi, F. Miglio,
and M. Bernardi
Role of Endothelin in Obstructive Jaundice. A.M. Sarac, A.O. Aktan, H. Moini, S. Bilsel, and E. Scapa
Expansion Conditions for Early Hepatic Progenitor Cells from Embryonal and Neonatal Rat Livers. S. Brill,
I. Zvibel, and L.M. Reid
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Adrenomedullin, a Vasodilator Peptide Implicated in Hemodynamic Alterations of Liver Cirrhosis: Relationship to
Nitric Oxide. J. Genesca, A. Gonzalez, R. Catalan, R. Segura, M. Martinez, R. Esteban, R.J. Groszmann,
and J. Guardia
Prostaglandin E, Infusion and Functional Hepatic Flow in Control Subjects and in Patients with Cirrhosis.
A. Fabbri, D. Magalotti, M. Brizi, G. Bianchi, M. Zoli, and G. Marchesini
Isolated Polycystic Liver Disease Not Linked to Polycystic Kidney Disease 1 and 2. D.M. Iglesias, J.A. Palmitano,
E. Arrizurieta, A.R. Kornblihtt, M. Herrera, V. Bernath, and R.S. Martin
CASE REPORT: Polycystic Liver Disease: An Unusual Cause of Bleeding Varices. R. Srinivasan
@ Intestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Immunology, and Microbiology
393 Irradiation Induces Marked Immunohistochemical Expression of Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide in Colonic Mucosa
of Man. U. Hockerfelt, R. Henriksson, L. Franzén, O. Norrgard, and S. Forsgren
402 Measurement of Small Intestinal Permeability Markers, Lactulose, and Mannitol in Serum: Results in Celiac
Disease. M.A. Cox, K.O. Lewis, and B.T. Cooper
407 Small Intestinal Na*,K*-Adenosine Triphosphatase Activity and Gene Expression in Experimental Diabetes
Mellitus. G.E. Wild, J.A. Thompson, L. Searles, R. Turner, J. Hasan, and A.B.R. Thomson
415 Autoantibodies to Molecular Targets in Neutrophils in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis. J. Brimnes, O.H. Nielsen,
A. Wiik, and N.H.H. Heegaard
Elevated Serum Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Children and Young Adults with Crohn’s Disease.
A. Bousvaros, A. Leichtner, D. Zurakowski, J. Kwon, T. Law, K. Keough, and S. Fishman
Temporal Patterns of Colonic Blood Flow and Tissue Damage in an Animal Model of Colitis. C.B. Appleyard,
J.L. Williams, C.A. Hathaway, and W.H. Percy
SR140333, a Substance P Receptor Antagonist, Influences Morphological and Motor Changes in Rat Experimental
Colitis. P. Di Sebastiano, L. Grossi, F.F. di Mola, D. Angelucci, H. Friess, L. Marzio, P. Innocenti,
and M.W. Bichler
Mouse Colitis Induced by Escherichia coli Producing Yersinia enterocolitica 60-Kilodalton Heat Shock Protein: Light
and Electron Microscope Study. A. Yagita, Y. Sukegawa, $. Maruyama, N. Sato, Y. Atomi, H. Yamaguchi,
S. Kamiya, T. Ihara, and M. Sugamata
CASE REPORT: Colitis in Chronic Granulomatous Disease Resembling Crohn’s Disease: Comparative Analysis of
CD68-Positive Cells Between Two Disease Entities. H. Mitomi, T. Mikami, H. Takahashi, M. Igarashi,
T. Katsumata, A. Ihara, Y. Ohtani, T. Ohta, and I. Okayasu
MARCH 1999
@ Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Disorders
CASE REPORT: Squamous Cell Papillomatosis of Esophagus Following Placement of a Self-Expanding Metal
Stent. P.J. Karras, M. Barawi, B. Webb, and A. Michalos
Osmotic Effect of Honey on Growth and Viability of Helicobacter pylori. M.S. Osato, S.G. Reddy, and D.Y. Graham
Apoptosis in Helicobacter pylori-Associated Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Disease Is Mediated via the Fas Antigen
Pathway. J. Houghton, R.M. Korah, M.R. Condon, and K.H. Kim
Helicobacter pylori in Dental Plaque: A Comparison of Different PCR Primer Sets. Q. Song, B. Haller,
R.M. Schmid, G. Adler, and G. Bode
LETTER: No Evidence for an Association Between H. pylori and Idiopathic Chronic Urticaria. C.W. Howden
RESPONSE: C. Di Campli and A. Gasbarrini
Relationship of Helicobacter pylori CagA Status to Gastric Cell Proliferation and Apoptosis. T. Rokkas, S. Ladas,
C. Liatsos, E. Petridou, G. Papatheodorou, S. Theocharis, A. Karameris, and S. Raptis
The Role of Phospholipase A, in Calcium-lonophore-Mediated Injury to Rat Gastric Mucosal Cells.
B.L. Tepperman and B.D. Soper
Protective Effect of a Vasopressin-1 Selective Antagonist, OPC-21268, Against Ethanol-Induced Damage of the Rat
Gastric Wall. I. Sugimoto, N. Narimiya, M. Odagiri, A. Ohnishi, and T. Tanaka
Suppression of Ethanol-Induced Apoptotic DNA Fragmentation by Geranylgeranylacetone in Cultured Guinea Pig
Gastric Mucosal Cells. T. Mizushima, S. Tsutsumi, K. Rokutan, and T. Tsuchiya
Luminal Caicium in Regulation of Nitric Oxide Release and Acid Secretion in Rat Stomachs After Damage.
K. Takeuchi, S. Kato, A. Konaka, and Y. Sugawa
Dynamics of Level of Randomness of Electrogastrograms Can Be Indicative of Gastric Electrical Uncoupling in
Dogs. C.P. Sanmiguel, M.P. Mintchev, and K.L. Bowes
Esophageal Swallowing Phase Assessed by Audiosignal Recording: Relationship with Manometry in
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Patients. M. Boiron, P. Rouleau, B. Atipo, L. Picon, and E.H. Metman
Achalasia: The Usefulness of Manometry for Evaluation of Treatment. P. Alonso, B. Gonzalez-Conde,
R. Macenlle, S. Pita, and J.L. Vazquez-Iglesias
® Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
542 Bacteribilia and Cholangitis After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage for Malignant Biliary Obstruction.
T. Nomura, Y. Shirai, and K. Hatakeyama
CASE REPORT: Nonfunctioning Islet Cell Tumor with a Unique Pattern of Tumor Growth. K. Shimizu,
K. Shiratori, F. Toki, M. Suzuki, T. Imaizumi, K. Takasaki, M. Kobayashi, and N. Hayashi
LETTER: Preoperative Histological Diagnosis of Heterotopic Pancreas. M. Matsushita, K. Hajiro, K. Okazaki,
and H. Takakuwa
® Gastrointestinal Oncology |
Reduction in hMSH2 mRNA Levels by Premature Translation Termination: Implications for Mutation Screening
in Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer. X. Lin, J.-H. Choi, P. Lynch, L. Xi, E. Wu, and M.L. Frazier
560 Iron Chelator Deferoxamine Reduces Preneoplastic Lesions in Liver Induced by Choline-Deficient L-Amino
Acid-Defined Diet in Rat. I. Sakaida, K. Hironaka, K. Uchida, and K. Okita
570 Clinical Forms of Human Schistosoma mansoni Infection Are Associated with Differential Activation of T-Cell
Subsets and Costimulatory Molecules. O.A. Martins-Filho, J.R. Cunha-Melo, J.R. Lambertucci,
A.M.S. Silveira, D.G. Colley, G. Gazzinelli, and R. Correa-Oliveira
578 CASE REPORT: A Colon-Derived Inflammatory Pseudotumor. A.G.J. Aalbers, J.H.W. De Wilt, P.E. Zondervan,
and J.N.M. Ijzermans
@ Liver
Surgical Correction of Patent Ductus Venosus in Three Brothers. S. Ikeda, Y. Yamaguchi, Y. Sera, H. Ohshiro,
S. Uchino, and M. Ogawa
Clinical Significance of Hepatic Dysfunction with Jaundice in Typhoid Fever. M. Khan, Y.M. Coovadia,
J.A. Karas, C. Connolly, and A.W. Sturm
Microsatellite Instability Is Absent in Liver and Biliary Mucosa of Patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.
S.-Y. Jin, A-E. Noffsinger, P. Bejarano, F.L. Weber, Jr., D.W. Hanto, J.M. Belli, and C.M. Fenoglio-Preiser
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Oral Nicotine in Treatment of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A Pilot Study. P. Angulo, A.E. Bharucha,
R.A. Jorgensen, C.K. DeSotel, W.J. Sandborn, N.F. LaRusso, and K.D. Lindor
Differences Between Interferon-a@ and -6 Treatment for Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
N. Furusyo, J. Hayashi, M. Ohmiya, Y. Sawayama, Y. Kawakami, I. Ariyama, N. Kinukawa,
and S. Kashiwagi
Clinical Course of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Is Not Influenced by Concurrent Hepatitis G Virus
Infection. J. Hayashi, K. Ueno, Y. Kawakami, Y. Kishihara, I. Ariyama, N. Furusyo, Y. Sawayama, Y. Etoh,
and S. Kashiwagi
Plasma Levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) and Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases-1 and -2
(TIMP-1 and TIMP-2) as Noninvasive Markers of Liver Disease in Chronic Hepatitis C: Comparison
Using ROC Analysis. K.M. Walsh, P. Timms, S. Campbell, R.N.M. MacSween, and A.J. Morris
@ Intestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Immunology, and Microbiology
631 Visceral Algesia in Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction, Type III.
A. Chun, S. Desautels, A. Slivka, C. Mitrani, T. Starz, C. DiLorenzo, and A. Wald
Changes in Bacterial Enzymes and PCR Profiles of Fecal Bacteria from a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis Before
and After Antimicrobial Treatments. F. Rafii, J.G.H. Ruseler-Van Embaen, and L.M.C. van Lieshout
Characterization of Two Novel Proabsorptive Peptide YY Analogs, BIM-43073D and BIM-43004C. D.A. Litvak,
H. Iseki, B.M. Evers, G.H. Greeley, Jr., M.R. Hellmich, K. Iwase, A. Balasubramaniam,
and C.M. Townsend, Jr.
Interleukin (IL)-13 and IL-4 Are Potent Inhibitors of IL-8 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells.
N. Liigering, T. Kucharzik, M. Kraft, G. Winde, C. Sorg, R. Stoll, and W. Domschke
@ News and Notices
APRIL 1999
@ Esophageal, Gastric, and Duodenal Disorders |
659 REVIEW: Role of p53 Assessment in Management of Barrett’s Esophagus. A.K. Kubba, N.A. Poole,
and A. Watson
Seroprevalence of Helicobacter pylori, Incidence of Gastric Cancer, and Peptic Ulcer-Associated Hospitalizations in
a Canadian Indian Population. C.N. Bernstein, I. McKeown, J.M. Embil, J.F. Blanchard, M. Dawood,
A. Kabani, E. Kliewer, G. Smart, G. Coghlan, S. MacDonald, C. Cook, and P. Orr
Increased Gastric Production of Platelet-Activating Factor, Leukotriene-B,, and Tumor Necrosis Factor-q@ in
Children with Helicobacter pylori Infection. A. Huseyinov, N. Kutiikciiler, S. Aydogdu, S. Caglayan,
I. Coker, D. Géksen, and R.V. Yagci
Expression of bcl-2 in Autoimmune and Helicobacter pylori-Associated Atrophic Gastritis. Y. Maor-Kendler,
G. Gabay, J. Bernheim, T. Naftali, I. Lesin, G. Leichtman, I. Pomeranz, and B. Novis
Effects of Inflammatory Cytokines Induced by Helicobacter pylori Infection on Aminopyrine Accumulation in
Parietal Cells Isolated from Guinea Pigs. N. Tani, Y. Watanabe, T. Suzuki, S. Muramatsu, M. Miyazawa,
N. Kimura, and T. Miwa
Effects of Chronic Alcohol Abuse on Duodenal Mononuclear Cells in Man. A. Maier, C. Bode, P. Fritz,
and J.C. Bode
Prostaglandins Protect Human Intestinal Cells Against Ethanol Injury by Stabilizing Microtubules: Role of
Protein Kinase C and Enhanced Calcium Efflux. A. Banan, G.S. Smith, Y. Deshpande, C.L. Rieckenberg,
E.R. Kokoska, and T.A. Miller
Effect of Dehydroleucodine on Mucus Production: A Quantitative Study. A.B. Penissi and R.S. Piezzi
Gastrosparing Effect of New Antiinflammatory Drug Amtolmetin Guacyl in the Rat: Involvement of Nitric Oxide.
C. Pisano, D. Grandi, G. Morini, G. Coppelli, L. Vesci, P.L. Giudice, S. Pace, L. Pacifici, A. Longo,
G. Coruzzi, and P. Carminati
CASE REPORT: Esophageal Tuberculosis. P.J. Karras, M. Srinath, R. Smith, and M. Smith
LETTER: Bisphosphonates and Gastrointestinal Damage. M.A. Blank, G.W. Gibson, R.J. Phipps, and P.N. Smith
® Motility, Nerve—Gut Interactions, Hormones, and Receptors
Assessment of Gastric Emptying: Comparison of Solid Scintigraphic Emptying and Emptying of Radiopaque
Markers in Patients and Healthy Subjects. P.-O. Stotzer, M. Fjalling, J. Grétarsdottir, and H. Abrahamsson
Central Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) on Gastric Motility and Emptying
in Rats. M. Ozawa, M. Aono, and M. Moriga
Roughage Revisited: The Effect on Intestinal Function of Inert Plastic Particles of Different Sizes and Shape.
S.J. Lewis and K.W. Heaton
Substance P Binding in Gastrointestinal Tract of Nondiabetic BB Rat and Changes in Diabetic BB Rat over Time.
O. Yu and A. Ouyang
© Gastrointestinal Oncology
756 Eliminating the Need for Dietary Restrictions When Using a Sensitive Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Test. P. Rozen,
J. Knaani, and Z. Samuel
Modulation of Base Hydroxylation by Bile Acids and Salicylates in a Model of Human Colonic Mucosal DNA:
Putative Implications in Colonic Cancer. H. Allgayer, M. Kolb, V. Stuber, and W. Kruis
CASE REPORT: Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma of the Spleen Presenting a Point Mutation of the Kirsten-ras
Oncogene at Codon 12. M. Hirota, N. Hayashi, T. Tomioka, S$. Murakami, H. Ohshima, K. Yamasaki,
J. Miyamoto, S. Tamiya, end M. Ogawa
|@ Transplantation
LS A Prospective Study on Conversion from Sandimmune to Neoral in Stable Adult Liver Transplant Recipients.
A. Jain, M. Gadomski, and J. Fung
|e Diagnostic and Interventional Techniques
778 Thrombin Is Effective in Arresting Bleeding from Gastric Variceal Hemorrhage. R.T. Przemioslo, A. McNair,
and R. Williams
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782 Evaluation of Hepatic Function in Liver Cirrhosis: Clinical Utility of Galactose Elimination Capacity, Hepatic
Clearance of p-Sorbitol, and Laboratory Investigations. E. Garello, S. Battista, F. Bar, G.A. Niro,
N. Cappello, M. Rizzetto, and G. Molino
Lidocaine and Monoethylglycinexylidide Serum Determinations to Analyze Liver Function of Cirrhotic Patients
After Oral Administration. A.LE. Munoz, C. Miguez, M. Rubio, M. Bartellini, D. Levi, A. Podesta,
V. Niselman, and R. Terg
Effects of Cytokines on the Binding of Leukocytes to Cultured Rat Hepatocytes and on the Expression of ICAM-1
by Hepatocytes. K. Sano, M. Nagaki, A. Sugiyama, H. Hatakeyama, H. Ohnishi, Y. Muto, and H. Moriwaki
Intra- and Extrahepatic Leukocytes and Cytokine mRNA Expression During Liver Regeneration After Partial
Hepatectomy in Rats. Y. Sato, O. Farges, D. Buffello, and H. Bismuth
® Pancreatic and Biliary Disorders
817 Influence of Cholestasis on Absorption of Ursodeoxycholic Acid. P. Sauer, C. Benz, G. Rudolph,
P. Kléters-Plachky, W. Stremmel, and A. Stiehl
823 Trypsinogen Activation Peptides (TAP) in Peritoneal Fluid as Predictors of Late Histopathologic Injury in
Necrotizing Pancreatitis of the Rat. J. Schmidt, E. Ryschich, H.P. Sinn, S. Maksan, C. Herfarth,
and E. Klar
@ Intestinal Disorders, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Immunology, and Microbiology
830 Local and Systemic Liberation of Proinflammatory Cytokines in Ulcerative Colitis. M. Gotteland, M. Lopez,
C. Munoz, R. Saez, H. Altshiller, P. Llorens, and O. Brunser
Keratinocyte Growth Factor Ameliorates Dextran Sodium Sulfate Colitis in Mice. B. Egger, F. Procaccino,
I. Sarosi, J. Tolmos, M.W. Bichler, and V.E. Eysselein
Effect of Icatibant, a Bradykinin B, Receptor Antagonist, on the Development of Experimental Ulcerative Colitis
in Mice. Y. Arai, H. Takanashi, H. Kitagawa, K.J. Wirth, and I. Okayasu
Anti-Cardiolipin Antibodies in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. B.W. Aichbichler, W. Petritsch,
G.A. Reicht, H.H. Wenzl, A.J. Eherer, T.A. Hinterleitner, P. Auer-Grumbach, and G.J. Krejs
Postprandial Changes of Sympathovagal Balance Measured by Heart Rate Variability. C.-L. Lu, X. Zou,
W.C. Orr, and J.D.Z. Chen
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863 Helicobacter pylori-Positive Functional Dyspepsia in Elderly Patients: Comparison of Two Treatments. F. Catalano,
G. Branciforte, A. Brogna, C. Bentivegna, S. Luca, R. Terranova, A. Michalos, B.K. Dawson,
and H.B. Chodash
Development of Helicobacter pylori Infection Model in BALB/c Mice with Domestic cagA-Positive and -Negative
Strains in Taiwan. B.-S. Sheu, H.-B. Yang, J.-J. Wu, A.-H. Huang, X.-Z. Lin, and I.-J. Su
Association of Adult Achalasia and Alacrima. S. Verma, S. Brown, M. Dakkak, and J.R. Bennett
Antisecretory and Ulcer Healing Effects of S-0509, a Novel CCK-B/Gastrin Receptor Antagonist, in Rats.
K. Amagase, K. Ikeda, and S. Okabe
Cytokine-Induced Neutrophil Chemoattractants in Healing of Gastric Ulcers in Rats: Expression of >40-kDa
Chemoattractant in Delayed Ulcer Healing by Indomethacin. H. Yamada, S. Takahashi, H. Fujita,
N. Kobayashi, and S. Okabe
Potentiating Effect of Passive Cigarette Smoking on Gastrointestinal Damage Induced by Indomethacin in Rats.
X. Guo, Q.B. Mei, and C.H. Cho
LETTER: Gastric Hemorrhage and Ulceration in Hiatal Hernia Sac Associated with Alendronate. P.S. Kaye
@ Gastrointestinal Oncology
905 CASE REPORT: Histogenetic Heterogeneity in Carcinosarcoma of the Esophagus: Report of a Case with
Immunohistochemical and Molecular Analyses. S. Nakagawa, T. Nishimaki, T. Suzuki, N. Yokoyama,
S. Kuwabara, and K. Hatakeyama
910 CASE REPORT: Endoscopic Features of Intestinal Smooth Muscle Tumor in a Child with AIDS. Z.L. Molle,
P. Bornemann, N. Desai, E. Clarin, V. Anderson, and S.S. Rabinowitz
916 Decreased Dopamine Receptor Expression and Its Second-Messenger cAMP in Malignant Human Colon Tissue.
S. Basu and P.S. Dasgupta
@ Motility, Nerve-Gut Interactions, Hormones, and Receptors
922 Endothelin-1 Is a Candidate Mediating Intestinal Dysmotility in Patients with Acute Pancreatitis. C.-Y. Chen,
C.-L. Lu, F.-Y. Chang, R.-H. Lu, W.-W. Ng, and S.-D. Lee
927 Gastric Myoelectrical Activity in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: Evidence of a Primary Gastric Abnormality.
I. Soykan, Z. Lin, J.P. Bennett, and R.W. McCallum
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932 Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Crohn’s Disease: Influence of Surgical Operation—A Prospective
Trial. W. Tillinger, C. Mittermaier, H. Lochs, and G. Moser
Serum Immunoglobulin and Soluble IL-2 Receptor Levels in Small Intestinal Overgrowth with Indigenous Gut
Flora. S.M. Riordan, C.J. McIver, D. Wakefield, M.C. Thomas, V.M. Duncombe, and T.D. Bolin
Cytomegalovirus Colitis in Individuals Without Apparent Cause of Immunodeficiency. F.-H. Ng, T.-N. Chau,
T.-C. Cheung, C. Kng, S.-Y. Wong, W.-F. Ng, K.-C. Lee, E. Chan, S.-T. Lai, W.-C. Yuen, and C.-M. Chang
Chronic Intestinal Pseudoobstruction Syndrome: Clinical Analysis, Outcome and Prognosis in 105 Children.
C. Faure, O. Goulet, S. Ategbo, A. Breton, P. Tounian, J.-L. Ginies, B. Roquelaure, C. Despres,
M. Scaillon, C. Maurage, I. Paquot, M. Hermier, S. De Napoli, A. Dabadie, F. Huet, J.-J. Baudon,
M. Larchet, and the French-Speaking Group of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Autonomic Dysfunction in Children with Hirschsprung’s Disease. A. Staiano, L. Santoro, R. De Marco, E. Miele,
F. Fiorillo, A. Auricchio, M.L. Carpentieri, J. Celli, and S. Auricchio
Celiac Sprue Among US Military Veterans: Associated Disorders and Clinical Manifestations. F. Delco,
H.B. El-Serag, and A. Sonnenberg
Natural History of Late Radiation Proctosigmoiditis Treated with Topical Sucralfate Suspension. R. Kochhar,
P.V.J. Sriram, S.C. Sharma, R.C. Goel, and F. Patel
Gastrointestinal Endocrine Cells in an Animal Model for Human Type 2 Diabetes. A. Spangéus, M. Kand,
and M. El-Salhy
Bowman-Birk Inhibitor Concentrate Reduces Colon Inflammation in Mice with Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced
Ulcerative Colitis. J.H. Ware, X.S. Wan, P. Newberne, and A.R. Kennedy
Copper-Indomethacinate Associated with Zwitterionic Phospholipids Prevents Enteropathy in Rats: Effect on
Inducible NO Synthase. V. Bertrand, F. Guessous, A.-L. Le Roy, B. Viossat, H. Fessi, A. El Abbouyi,
J.-P. Giroud, and M. Roch-Arveiller
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1000 Morphological and Immunohistochemical Changes in Intestinal Mucosa and PYY Release Following Total
Colectomy with Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis in Dogs. M. Imamura, H. Nakajima, Y. Mikami,
and H. Yamauchi
1008 Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Psychopathological Correlations. V.D. Slepoy, S.M. Pezzotto, L. Kraier,
L. Burde, K. Wohlwend, E. Razzari, and L. Poletto
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1013. Viral and Host Factors in Determining Response of Relapsers with Chronic Hepatitis C to Retreatment with
Interferon. P.L. Almasio, V. Di Marco, C. Bonura, P. Fuschi, C. Camma, O. Lo Iacono, M. Artini,
C. Natoli, R. Di Stefano, M. Levrero, and A. Craxi
1020 Extracorporeal Photopheresis Alone and with Interferon-a,,, in Chronic Hepatitis C Who Failed Previous
Interferon Therapy. C.B. O’Brien, B.S. Henzel, D.K. Moonka, J. Inverso, and A. Rook
1027 Improvement of the Molar Ratio of Branched-Chain Amino Acids to Tyrosine (BTR) Associated with Liver
Fibrosis in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients Treated with Interferon-a. T. Ninomiya, S. Yoon, M. Sugano,
Y. Kumon, Y. Seo, K. Shimizu, H. Nagano, M. Kasuga, and Y. Hayashi
CASE REPORT: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy Leading to Resolution of Porphyria Cutanea Tarda in a
Patient with AIDS and Hepatitis C. J.D. Rich, E. Mylonakis, R. Nossa, and R.M. Chapnick
Soluble Arg-Gly-Asp Peptides Reduce Collagen Accumulation in Cultured Rat Hepatic Stellate Cells. H. Iwamoto,
H. Sakai, K. Kotoh, M. Nakamuta, and H. Nawata
Levels of Hepatic Stimulator Substance in Liver Regenerating Process of Partially Hepatectomized Rats
Pretreated with a Single Dose of Carbon Tetrachloride. A.A. Liakos, M.G. Mykoniatis, M.E. Kokala,
D.G. Papadimitriou, and G.D. Liatsos
CASE REPORT: Fulminant Wilsonian Hepatitis Unmasked by Disease Progression: Report of a Case and Review
of the Literature. V. Ferlan-Marolt and S. Stepec
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