The diagnostic yield of open-access endoscopy of the upper gastrointestinal tract in the Netherlands.

Background And Study Aims: Since the introduction of open-access esophago-gastroduodenoscopy (OAE) there is an increase in the total number of performed OAEs whilst the frequency of clinical relevant findings has decreased. The aim of this study was to assess the appropriate use and the diagnostic yield of OAE in the Netherlands and to determine which patient variables are able to predict a malignant finding.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective chart review of all referrals for diagnostic OAE between October 2012 and October 2016 at the Northwest Clinics was performed.

Temperature-Controlled Delivery of Radiofrequency Energy in Fecal Incontinence: A Randomized Sham-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Background: Controlled delivery of radiofrequency energy has been suggested as treatment for fecal incontinence.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether the clinical response to the radiofrequency energy procedure is superior to sham in patients with fecal incontinence.

Design: This was a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial from 2008 to 2015.

Clinical response and sustainability of treatment with temperature-controlled radiofrequency energy (Secca) in patients with faecal incontinence: 3 years follow-up.

Background: Controlled delivery of radio frequent energy (Secca) has been suggested as treatment for faecal incontinence (FI).

Objective: The objective of the study is to evaluate clinical response and sustainability of Secca for FI.

Design: This is a prospective cohort study.

Irritable bowel syndrome and chronic constipation in patients with endometriosis.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate how many patients with endometriosis have concomitant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and/or constipation according to the Rome III criteria. Furthermore, the value of an additional gastroenterological consultation with therapeutic advice was evaluated.

Method: Patients with proven endometriosis were included in a prospective, single-centre study.

There is no increased risk for colorectal cancer and adenomas in patients with diverticulitis: a retrospective longitudinal study.

Aim: This study was designed to assess the relationship between diverticulitis and the development of colorectal cancer (CRC) and colonic adenomas.

Method: A retrospective study was longitudinally conducted. Patients who had been admitted to the hospital between 1990 and 2000 with diverticulitis were retrieved and the incidence of CRC and prevalence of colonic adenomas in these patients was determined.