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Abdominal Compression by Waist Belt Aggravates Gastroesophageal Reflux, primarily by Impairing Esophageal Clearance

Central obesity promotes gastroesophageal reflux and this may be related to increased intra-abdominal pressure. We investigated the effect of increasing abdominal pressure by waist belt on reflux in patients with reflux disease. Continue reading

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We thank Dr Pellicano for his interest in our study.1 Although the prevalence of clinically significant liver disease in patients with celiac disease is quite low,2 we agree that as many as 40% of patients with celiac disease may have elevated liver en… Continue reading

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We are thankful to Dr Mancuso for showing interest in our recently published commentary entitled “Toward a Comprehensive New Classification of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Patients With Cirrhosis.”1 Continue reading

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We are thankful to Dr Mancuso for showing interest in our recently published commentary entitled “Toward a Comprehensive New Classification of Portal Vein Thrombosis in Patients With Cirrhosis.”1 Continue reading

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