www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1178
We investigated if irreversible radiation damage to the rectum directly impacts goblet cells and if this could impart explain the pathophysiology of radiation proctitis. We conducted a single institution retrospective review identifying two patient cohorts with rectal and anal cancers (T1-4N0-1M0).
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1180
Current clinical practice guidelines recommend screening endoscopy for patients with multiple Barrett's Esophagus (BE) risk factors. However, there is only indirect evidence that BE risk factors are additive. We aimed to investigate the association between BE risk factors and BE prevalence in patients with GERD.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1181
Nutritional status is an important determinant of survival in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. However, the effects of protein intake on nutritional status are largely unknown. This analysis examined the influence of guideline-consistent protein intake over 13 weeks on clinical outcomes (survival, adverse events, modification of chemotherapy regimes) and nutritional status.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1182
Cyproterone acetate (CPA) is an oral anti-androgen commonly used to treat advanced prostate cancer. A variety of hepatotoxic reactions has been reported with CPA. The aim of this report is to describe a well-documented case of pateints treated with CPA and developing jaundice with a persistant anicteric cholestasis.