Incidence and distribution of coeliac disease in Campania (Italy): 2011-2013.

Background: There exists a wide variation in the reported incidence of coeliac disease in recent decades. We aimed to evaluate the incidence rate of coeliac diagnoses performed in an Italian region, Campania, between 2011 and 2013 and its variation therein.

Methods: All coeliac diagnoses made from 2011 to 2013 and registered within the Campania coeliac disease register (CeliacDB) were identified.

Trimodal endoscopic imaging for the detection and differentiation of colorectal adenomas: a prospective single-centre clinical evaluation.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate an endoscopic trimodal imaging (ETMI) system (high resolution, autofluorescence, and NBI) in the detection and differentiation of colorectal adenomas.

Methods: A prospective randomised trial of tandem colonoscopies was carried out using the Olympus XCF-FH260AZI system. Each colonic segment was examined twice for lesions, once with HRE and once with AFI, in random order per patient.

Endocytoscopic classification of preneoplastic lesions in the colorectum.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to assess the capability of endocytoscopy (ECS) in differentiating neoplastic from nonneoplastic lesions in the colorectum and to validate an ECS classification.

Methods: Patients with colorectal polypoid and nonpolypoid lesions < or =10 mm were prospectively included. ECS classification subgrouped nonneoplastic (EC 0) and neoplastic (EC 1-3) lesions.

Self-assembled hydro-jet system for submucosal elevation before endoscopic resection of nonpolypoid colorectal lesions (with video).

Background: Endoscopic resection of colorectal nonpolypoid lesions requires adequate submucosal lifting of the lesion.

Objective: To evaluate a self-assembled hydro-jet system for tissue elevation to improve endoscopic resection of colorectal nonpolypoid lesions.

Design: Prospective study.

Localized amyloidosis of the stomach: a case report.

We report an unusual case of primary amyloidosis of the stomach in a patient complaining of dyspeptic symptoms. The diagnosis was confirmed histologically and other gastrointestinal site or systemic involvement was ruled out. Uncharacteristic dyspeptic symptoms may hide this rare metabolic disease.