Journal of clinical gastroenterology
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparison of procedural sequence in same-day consecutive bidirectional endoscopy using moderate sedation: a prospective randomized study.
A sequential bidirectional endoscopy is commonly performed. However, the optimal sequence of procedures for same-day bidirectional endoscopy using moderate sedation has not been established. ⋯ There were no significant differences in the patient's discomfort and satisfaction, regardless of the procedural sequence.
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J. Clin. Gastroenterol. · Mar 2014
Plasma intestinal fatty acid-binding protein levels correlate with morphologic epithelial intestinal damage in a human translational ischemia-reperfusion model.
Intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) is a useful marker in the detection of intestinal ischemia. However, more insight into the test characteristics of I-FABP release is needed. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between plasma I-FABP levels and the severity of ischemic mucosal injury, and define the clinical usefulness of systemic I-FABP following ischemia. ⋯ This study demonstrates the relationship between the duration of ischemia and the extent of tissue damage, which is reflected by I-FABP V-A plasma levels. In addition, systemic I-FABP levels appear valuable in detecting irreversible intestinal ischemia-reperfusion damage.