Multicenter analysis of endoclot as hemostatic powder in different endoscopic settings of the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) still presents a demanding situation with high morbidity and mortality rates; thus hemostatic powders such as EndoClot (EC) have been developed to improve endoscopic armament. The aim of the present study was to determine which indications triggered the application of EC and to assess resulting hemostasis rates. Forty three patients undergoing endoscopical procedures in three hospitals; two tertiary care and one university hospital, were included.

Plasma concentrations of ascorbic acid in a cross section of the German population.

Objectives Vitamin C deficiency is considered extremely rare in modern industrialized countries. This study was performed to assess vitamin C concentrations in the German population. Methods As part of a consultant-patient seminar on nutrition and food intolerances, patients were asked to participate in this study on a voluntary basis.

The impact of hospitalization on the performance of capsule endoscopy (CE).

Background: For proper evaluation of capsule endoscopy (CE), a complete examination is necessary.

Aim: We evaluated risk factors of an incomplete CE with focus on patient hospitalization.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 161 consecutive patients who underwent CE between 01.

Outcome and complications of endoscopic balloon dilatations in various types of ileocaecal and colonic stenosis in patients with Crohn's disease.

Aim: We examined the outcome and the complications of endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) of ileocaecal and colonic strictures due to Crohn's disease.

Methods: We examined 237 dilatation procedures in 77 patients with symptomatic ileocaecal and colonic stenosis regarding outcome, individual perforation risk, the need for further interventions, and other complications within a 10 years observation period.

Results: In 50 of 77 patients (64.

A large cohort of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in a single European centre: aetiology and prognosis now and in a historical cohort.

Principles: The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma is rising. However, this is occurring not only in developing nations, but in industrial countries as well. Surveillance programmes, classification systems and therapeutic options have improved, but there is a lack of data regarding their impact on the prognosis of this difficult-to-treat cancer.