Usefulness of magnetic resonance enterography in the clinical decision-making process for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of magnetic resonance enterography (MRE) diagnosis on clinical decision-making regarding treatment choice and maintenance of treatment over time in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Methods: A cohort of patients who underwent MRE for IBD assessment between 2011 and 2014 was analyzed. From clinical records, we retrospectively retrieved their demographic data and clinical data on their IBD at the time of MRE, the results of MRE and the patient's clinical course.

Survey of adherence to treatment in inflammatory bowel disease. ENADEII study.

Unlabelled: The rate of non-adherence to medical treatment in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is around 50%, with the consequent negative impact on treatment results, morbidity and cost.

Objectives: To determine through an online survey among gastroenterologists with special dedication to IBD, their knowledge about the adherence to treatment of their patients and the methods used to improve it.

Methods: An email was sent to gastroenterologists from the technical office of the Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis Spanish working group (GETECCU), with a link to the online survey.

Risk factors associated with colorectal flat adenoma detection.

Objectives: Colorectal flat adenomas have been associated with a higher risk of colorectal malignancy. We describe demographic characteristics and endoscopic findings in patients with colorectal flat adenomas.

Methods: In total, 1934 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy were prospectively included.

[Internet use among patients with gastrointestinal diseases in a general hospital].

Introduction: The internet has provoked a radical change in access to medical information. Access to medical websites among patients with gastrointestinal diseases has not been studied in our environment.

Objective: To determine the level of access and use of internet as a source of medical information in patients with gastrointestinal diseases in our environment.

[Intraabdominal mass with difficult diagnosis: Solitary fibrous tumor].

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare neoplasm of mesenchymal origin. The most commonly reported locations are the pleura and meninges. Less frequently, SFT manifests as an asymptomatic mass in the pancreas, liver, peritoneum or kidney.

The challenge of colorectal cancer prevention in Spain.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the leading cause of all new cancer cases and the second major cause for all cancer deaths in Spain. CRC survival has improved over the past few decades and is now higher than the 5-years European average, but this is associated with improved treatment than to early detection. A number of screening pilot programs have been completed in various regions, likely leading to national implementation in the future.

[Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in patients with cirrhosis].

A substantial epidemiologic change in the etiology of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) has been observed in recent years. Gram-positive, as well as multiresistant bacteria, have emerged as an important cause of SBP mainly among hospitalized patients. In this setting, SBP caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) could become a major clinical problem in the near future.

The use of preoperative endoscopic tattooing in laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery for endoscopically advanced tumors: a prospective comparative clinical study.

Background: Endoscopic India ink marking techniques are often used for the intraoperative location of colonic polyps and early stage neoplasms. The aim of this study was to compare how effective this technique is compared with conventional localization methods, as well as its influence on the results of colorectal laparoscopy (LSCRC) for endoscopically advanced tumors.

Methods: From January 2003 to January 2005, 47 patients with colorectal carcinomas were included in the study.