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In Focus

Management of gastroparesis in 2022

Author:

Prateek Mathur, MD

Thomas L. Abell, MD

This article reviews gastroparesis syndromes with an emphasis on newer approaches evolving in clinical practice.

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The management of inflammatory bowel disease in pregnancy

Author:

RISHIKA CHUGH, MD, AND UMA MAHADEVAN, MD

Active disease has been associated with an increased incidence of preterm birth, low birth weight, and small-for-gestational-age birth.

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Definitive diverticular hemorrhage: Diagnosis and management

Author:

Vivy T. Cusumano, MD

Christopher L. Paiji, MD

And Dennis M. Jensen, MD

The most effective way to diagnose and treat definitive TIC hemorrhage is to perform an urgent colonoscopy within 24 hours.

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Microscopic colitis: A common, yet often overlooked, cause of chronic diarrhea

Author:

June Tome, MD

Amrit K. Kamboj, MD

And Darrell S. Pardi, MD, MS

Clinicians review the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and clinical management, as well as novel therapeutic approaches.

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Dyssynergic defecation

Author:

Satish S.C. Rao, MD, PhD

Asad Jehangir, MD

Clinically, the symptoms of DD overlap with other lower GI disorders, often leading to unnecessary and invasive procedures.

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Update on feeding tubes: Indications and troubleshooting complications

Author:

Gregory Toy, MD

John C. Fang, MD

Gastroenterologists are in a unique position to manage individuals with feeding tubes as their training underscores principles in digestion,...

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Role of gastroenterologists in the U.S. in the management of gastric cancer

Author:

Yutaka Tomizawa MD, MSc

It is important for practicing gastroenterologists in the United States to recognize individual risk profiles and identify people at higher risk...

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Eosinophilic esophagitis: Frequently asked questions (and answers) for the early-career gastroenterologist

Author:

Ronak Patel, MD

Ikuo Hirano, MD, AGAF

The authors review management of adults with EoE and offer practical guidance to key questions for the young gastroenterologist as well as...

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Cyclic vomiting syndrome: A GI primer

Author:

Harrison Mooers, MD

Thangam Venkatesan, MD

Prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy is essential to improve patient outcomes and improve quality of life.

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Colorectal polyps and cancer – when to refer to genetics

Author:

Jennifer K. Maratt, MD, MS

Elena M. Stoffel, MD, MPH, AGAF

Introduction

Genetic predisposition to colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer (CRC) is more common than previously recognized....

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