Publications by authors named "J A Ramirez-Armengol"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the effectiveness and patient tolerance of three different bowel preparation methods for capsule endoscopy (CE), including a clear liquid diet, aqueous sodium phosphate, and polyethylene glycol electrolyte solution.
- The cleanliness of the small intestine was found to be similar across all three methods, with no significant differences in diagnostic yields, transit times, or patient satisfaction.
- The clear liquid diet was the most well-received among patients, indicating that it is a sufficient and preferable option for bowel preparation before CE.
Colorectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers in developed countries. However, the genetic factors influencing its appearance remain far from being fully characterized. Recently, a G>A functional transition mapping the 3' untranslated region of the CXCL12 gene (rs1801157) has been found to be under-represented among rectal cancer patients when compared to colon cancer patients from a Swedish series.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Aim: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent types of cancer affecting both men and women in developed countries. Clinical and molecular evidence suggests that there are multiple biochemical pathways involved in its susceptibility, pathogenesis and prognosis. Several studies have reported a significant association between the incidence of CRC and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: the capsule endoscopy (CE), from his approval, has become a first line diagnostic procedure for the study of the small bowel disease. The aim of this study is to report our experience since the implantation of this technique in our hospital.
Material And Methods: retrospective review of the CE undertaken in Department of Endoscopy.