Tag Archives: transplantation

Video: Gastric to Esophageal Mucosal Transplantation

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

In the April issue of Gastroenterology, researchers report transplantation of mucosa from a patient’s stomach to esophagus, to prevent stricture formation after circumferential endoscopic mucosal dissection of early-stage esophageal cancer. Endoscopic submucosal resection and dissection are used to remove areas of dysplasia and … Continue reading →

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How Does PSC Lead to IBD?

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Many patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) also have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which becomes more severe after liver transplantation, researchers report in the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. These patients might require special immunosuppressive regimens. PSC is … 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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