Evaluation of different bowel preparations for small bowel capsule endoscopy: a prospective, randomized, controlled study.

Background And Study Aims: To obtain an adequate view of the whole small intestine during capsule endoscopy (CE) a clear liquid diet and overnight fasting is recommended. However, intestinal content can hamper vision in spite of these measures. Our aim was to evaluate tolerance and degree of intestinal cleanliness during CE following three types of bowel preparation.

Genetic analysis of caveolin-1 and eNOS genes in colorectal cancer.

Caveolae are involved in physical compartmentalization between different groups of signaling events. Its main component, CAV1, modulates different pathways in cellular physiology. The emerging evidence pointing to the role of CAV1 in cancer led us to study whether different alleles of this gene are associated with colorectal cancer (CRC).

Reduced medication dependency and improved symptoms and quality of life 12 months after enteryx implantation for gastroesophageal reflux.

Background: The need is well recognized for additional data on endoluminal therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This prospective multicenter clinical trial was designed to assess safety and effectiveness of Enteryx, a nonresorbable copolymer implanted into the lower esophagus, in reducing usage of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and improving reflux symptoms and quality of life.

Methods: Enteryx implantation was performed under fluoroscopic visualization without general anesthesia in 93 patients with symptomatic GERD responsive to and relapsing upon cessation of PPI therapy.