Tag Archives: Cancer

What are Choledochoceles?

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Choledochoceles are cystic dilatations of the intraduodenal portion of the common bile duct. They are often classified as Type III biliary cysts, but have distinct demographic and anatomic features, and a lower risk of malignancy than other types of choledochal … Continue reading →

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A Robot to Remove Gastric Neoplasias

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers describe a robotic, flexible endoscopy system that can be safely used to remove early-stage stomach tumors in the October issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an effective technique to remove early-stage gastrointestinal tumors. However, … Continue reading →

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What is the Best Way to Assess Bile Duct Strictures?

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers describe new methods to collect and process bile duct biopsies for evaluation of strictures, in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. These approaches should provide a greater quantity of material for analysis and increase the accuracy of … Continue reading →

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Transplanting Engineered Mucosal Tissue into the Esophagus

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Researchers have engineered tissues from oral epithelial cells that can be transplanted into the esophagus and promote healing after tumors are removed. According to the September issue of Gastroenterology, sutureless, endoscopic transplantation of sheets of autologous oral mucosal epithelial cells … Continue reading →

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As Incidence of HCV Infection Increases, a New Mouse Model to Study

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The incidence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and its complications—hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis—are increasing, according to Fasiha Kanwal et al. Fortunately, a new mouse model has been created to study disease progression and treatment, as described by Michael … Continue reading →

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For Pancreatic Cysts—(Change in) Size Matters

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

The speed of cyst growth predicts whether branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (Br-IPMNs) will become malignant, according to a study by Mee Joo Kang et al. in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. IPMN is a premalignant … Continue reading →

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