A5046395601- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Eosinophilic Disorders and Syndromes
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Amyloidosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Colorectal Cancer Treatments and Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Genetic and Kidney Cyst Diseases
- Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis
- Cellular Mechanics and Interactions
- Hernia repair and management
- 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
- Microscopic Colitis
- Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
- Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders
- Liver Diseases and Immunity
- Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
- Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
HealthPartners
2020
Foundation for Human Potential
2008
Mayo Clinic
2008
University of Minnesota Rochester
2008
Mayo Clinic in Arizona
2003-2006
Johns Hopkins University
2004
University of Minnesota
1999
BACKGROUND Eosinophilic esophagitis (EE) is a clinicopathologic syndrome comprising isolated eosinophilic inflammation of the esophagus, with symptoms dysphagia, and possibly, reflux. It was initially described in children, recent years, there heightened awareness adults. The etiology not completely understood. treatments include dietary manipulation, topical corticosteroids, systemic Montelukast, endoscopic dilation. In adults, are no randomized trials demonstrating efficacy any particular...
Purpose: To describe the use of topical corticosteroids in treatment eosinophilic esophagitis. Methods: We reviewed charts and contacted adult patients diagnosed with esophagitis treated corticosteroid inhaler between September 1, 1999 December 31, 2001. Diagnosis was based on presence solid-food dysphagia, endoscopic findings a ringed or tapered distal esophagus, greater than 20 eosinophils per high power field esophageal biopsy. All received six weeks fluticasone propionate 220 micrograms...
A 29-year-old female with a medical history of iron deficiency anemia and sickle cell trait presented to Primary Care Clinic 7 months generalized abdominal pain radiation the back. Associated symptoms included constipation fullness. The patient was born in Uganda immigrated United States 6 years prior presentation. x-ray unremarkable. Stool Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) antigen test resulted positive. She prescribed 2-week course amoxicillin, clarithromycin, omeprazole. After treatment,...
A 62 year old woman with a twenty-five history of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) presented right upper quadrant pain and dyspnea on exertion. Physical exam was remarkable for mucocutaneous telangiectasias, jugular venous distension, clear lung fields, bruit, lower extremity edema. CT the abdomen demonstrated multiple enhancing lesions throughout liver enlarged hepatic arterial branches, consistent HHT involvement liver. Echocardiogram heart catheterization revealed high output...
Colonic SEMS are typically used for palliation of malignant obstruction. Covered stent placement within an uncovered has been described the management strictures and fistulae. uncommonly benign fistulae because potential migration complications. have as a bridge to surgery in diverticulitis, alternative inoperable diverticulitis with abscess, anastomotic strictures. We report case colon stricture complicated by colocutaneous coloenteric successfully treated method. A covered was placed...
s Submitted for the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of American College Gastroenterology October 10-15, 2003, Baltimore, Maryland: CLINICAL VIGNETTES: PDF Only