Monthly Archives: July 2015
Exam 1: Radiofrequency Ablation is Associated with Decreased Neoplastic Progression in Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus and Confirmed Low-Grade Dysplasia
Exam 2: An Accurate Cancer Incidence in Barrett’s Esophagus: A Best Estimate Using Published Data and Modeling
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We are grateful for the comments of Lennon and colleagues regarding the AGA guideline1 and technical review2 on the management of asymptomatic pancreatic cysts. They contend that we do not have high-quality evidence to support our conclusions and there… Continue reading
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We are grateful for the comments of Lennon and colleagues regarding the AGA guideline1 and technical review2 on the management of asymptomatic pancreatic cysts. They contend that we do not have high-quality evidence to support our conclusions and there… Continue reading
An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain
Question: A 64-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with 24 hours of progressive, sharp, lower abdominal pain accompanied by abdominal distention. Over the prior 2 months, the patient described mild, intermittent abdominal pain along wi… Continue reading
An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain
Question: A 64-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with 24 hours of progressive, sharp, lower abdominal pain accompanied by abdominal distention. Over the prior 2 months, the patient described mild, intermittent abdominal pain along wi… Continue reading
An Elderly Woman With an Uncommon Cause of Dysphagia
Question: A 68-year-old woman with a past medical history of asthma and vulvar lichen planus is referred to us for symptoms of dysphagia. Her dysphagia is to solids only. Symptoms started 1 year before presentation and have been progressive in nature. … Continue reading
An Elderly Woman With an Uncommon Cause of Dysphagia
Question: A 68-year-old woman with a past medical history of asthma and vulvar lichen planus is referred to us for symptoms of dysphagia. Her dysphagia is to solids only. Symptoms started 1 year before presentation and have been progressive in nature. … Continue reading
An Unusual Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in a Young Female
Question: A 30-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and distension for 1 month. There were several episodes of vomiting over the last 2 weeks. There was history of open cholecystectomy for gallstone disease 3 years back. There was no other sign… Continue reading
An Unusual Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in a Young Female
Question: A 30-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and distension for 1 month. There were several episodes of vomiting over the last 2 weeks. There was history of open cholecystectomy for gallstone disease 3 years back. There was no other sign… Continue reading