Impact of heartburn and regurgitation on individuals’ well-being in the general population: a Brazilian national survey

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MORAES-FILHO, Joaquim Prado P et al. IMPACT OF HEARTBURN AND REGURGITATION ON INDIVIDUALS’ WELL-BEING IN THE GENERAL POPULATION: A BRAZILIAN NATIONAL SURVEY. Arq. Gastroenterol. [online]. 2021, vol.58, n.1, pp.5-9.  Epub Apr 23, 2021. ISSN 1678-4219.  https://doi.org/10.1590/s0004-2803.202100000-03. BACKGROUND: Heartburn and acid regurgitation are typical symptoms usually associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD is one of the gastrointestinal diagnosis with higher prevalence worldwide,…

Normal values of esophageal high-resolution manometry: a Brazilian multicenter study

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Gerson Ricardo DOMINGUES, Nelson Henrique MICHELSOHN, Ricardo Guilherme VIEBIG, Décio CHINZON, Ary NASI, Carla Granja ANDRADE, Eponina Maria LEMME, Luiz João ABRAHÃO JUNIOR, Mauricio Gustavo BRAVIM, Miguel Ângelo NOBRE-E-SOUZA, Nayara Salgado CARVALHO, Paulo J P C CARVALHO, Tomás Navarro RODRIGUES, Joaquim Prado P MORAES FILHO Background – The high-resolution manometry has been a significant advance…

Altered esophageal motility during perception of bolus transit in healthy volunteers

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Costa TV, Dantas RO. Background – The perception of bolus transit through the thoracic esophagus may be caused by altered esophageal anatomy and function. Objective – To evaluate the hypothesis that, in healthy volunteers, swallows followed by perception of esophageal bolus transit are associated with changes in esophageal motility. Methods – Simultaneous evaluation of motility…

Lymphocyte count and platelet volume predicts postoperative complications in esophagectomy for cancer: a cohort study

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Tustumi F, Takeda FR, Brandão AAGS, Sallum RAA, Ribeiro Junior U, Cecconello I. Background – Biomarkers from routine complete blood count are known predictive factors of long-term outcomes in cancer patients. The value of these biomarkers in the setting of trimodal therapy for esophageal cancer in predicting early postoperative outcomes is not studied. Objective –…

Increased risk of synchronous colorectal lesions in patients referred for endoscopic mucosal resection of lateral spreading tumors

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Background – Endoscopic mucosal resection is one of the most frequent therapeutic alternatives for large colorectal lateral spreading tumors. There are few data on the prevalence of synchronous lesions on these patients. Objective – To describe the prevalence of synchronous colorectal lesions in patients referred for endoscopic mucosal resection of lateral spreading tumors >20 mm.m.br/wp-admin/post-new.php?classic-editor&post_type=post&source_lang=pt-br&trid=2894&lang=en&admin_bar=1…

Evaluation of psoriasis treatment with esomeprazole – a pilot study

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Background – Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease that affects 1%–3% of Caucasian populations and may be persistent, disfiguring and stigmatizing. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are potent blockers of gastric acid secretion. They are widely regarded as the agents of choice for the treatment of acid-peptic disorders. In addition to anti-secretory effects PPI have been…

Safety and efficacy of EUS-guided coil plus cyanoacrylate versus conventional cyanoacrylate technique in the treatment of gastric varices: a randomized controlled trial

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Lôbo MRA, Chaves DM, de Moura DTH, Ribeiro IB, Ikari E, de Moura EGH. ABSTRACT Background – One of the most feared complications with the use of cyanoacrylate for treatment of gastric varices is the occurrence of potentially life-threatening systemic embolism. Thus, endoscopists are turning towards new techniques, including endoscopic coiling, as a potentially safer…

Predictors of unsuccessful of treatment for fecal incontinence biofeedback for fecal incontinence in female

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Murad-Regadas SM, Regadas FSP, Regadas Filho FSP, Mendonca Filho JJ, Andrade Filho RS, Vilarinho AS. ABSTRACT Background – Biofeedback is an effective method of treatment for fecal incontinence but there is controversy regarding factors that may be correlated with its effectiveness. Objective – To evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of fecal incontinence,…