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16 Dec 2013

The Versatile Role of the Vagus Nerve in the Gastrointestinal Tract

The vagus nerve, the major nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, innervates several organs from the neck to the abdomen. The vagal branches…
16 Dec 2013

A Review of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic relapsing inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The ileum, colon, and perineum…
29 Dec 2012

The Role of Environmental Factors in Digestive Cancer

The risk of digestive cancer in each country is analyzed in cancer registries for Incidence and Mortality. Survival is estimated from registries with a…
29 Dec 2012

Endoscopic Assessment of Early Neoplasia in the Gastrointestinal Tract

Endoscopic detection and evaluation of early neoplasia in the gastrointestinal tract should be carried out by systematic assessment of a standard set…
29 Dec 2012

Acute Pancreatitis – Beyond Gallstones and Alcohol

Acute pancreatitis is the most common disorder of the pancreas. The incidence of the disease has increased markedly during the past decades.
29 Dec 2012

Treatment of Advanced Cholangiocarcinoma: Current Status and Future Perspectives

Cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is a tumour with a poor prognosis. The treatment of CC is challenging as the tumour is usually diagnosed late and the treatments…