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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Predicting Helicobacter pylori infection from endoscopic features
Jun-young Seo, Ji Yong Ahn, Seonok Kim, Hee Kyong Na, Jeong Hoon Lee, Kee Wook Jung, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Hwoon-Yong Jung
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(3):439-447. Published online April 30, 2024
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection, prevalent in more than half of the global population, is associated with various gastrointestinal diseases, including peptic ulcers and gastric cancer. The effectiveness of early diagnosis and treatment in preventing gastric cancer highlights the nee..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Usefulness of nasal cavity evaluation before high-resolution esophageal manometry in high-risk patients
Hyun Jin Min, Jae Yong Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):86-94. Published online November 30, 2023
Background/Aims: A catheter is inserted through the nasal cavity during high-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM), which may cause adverse events such as pain or epistaxis. Despite these possible safety considerations, studies on this subject are very limited. We aimed to investigate the usefulness..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Histologic features and predicting prognosis in ulcerative colitis patients with mild endoscopic activity
Seung Yong Shin, Hee Sung Kim, Kisung Kim, Chang Won Choi, Jung Min Moon, Jeong Wook Kim, Hyun Jin Joo, Jeongkuk Seo, Muhyeon Sung, Chang Hwan Choi
Korean J Intern Med. 2024;39(1):68-76. Published online December 13, 2023
Background/Aims: We aimed to evaluate the histologic features predictive of prognosis and correlate them with endoscopic findings in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) having complete or partial mucosal healing (MH).
Methods: We prospectively collected and reviewed data from patients with UC who..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Association between eupatilin and reduction in small bowel bleeding in aspirin users and aspirin plus acid suppressant users
Hyun Seok Lee, Ji Hyung Nam, Dong Jun Oh, Hyun Jung Ahn, Yun Jeong Lim
Korean J Intern Med. 2023;38(4):484-492. Published online May 19, 2023
Background/Aims: Capsule endoscopy (CE) has shown that low-dose aspirin occasionally causes small bowel (SB) bleeding. We herein evaluated the protective effects of mucoprotective agents (MPAs) on SB bleeding in aspirin users using the nationwide database of claims data from the National Health Insu..
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Gastric Coccidioidomycosis Presenting As Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Taher Jamali, Kati Choi, Syed Tasleem, Neda Zarrin-Khameh, Robert J. Sealock
Korean J Intern Med. 2022;37(1):241-242. Published online March 17, 2021
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Second-look endoscopy findings after endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal epithelial neoplasms
Soo-kyung Park, Hyeon Jeong Goong, Bong Min Ko, Haewon Kim, Hyo Sun Seok, Moon Sung Lee
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(5):1063-1073. Published online June 9, 2021
Background/Aims: Although second-look endoscopy (SLE) is frequently performed after gastric endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) to prevent bleeding, no studies have reported SLE findings after colorectal ESD. This study aimed to investigate SLE findings and their role in preventing delayed bleedi..
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Review
The role of endoscopic therapy in the minimally invasive management of pancreatic necrosis
Jeffrey James Easler
Korean J Intern Med. 2021;36(1):32-44. Published online January 1, 2021
Pancreatic necrosis is among the most frequently encountered local complications of acute pancreatitis and associates with severe disease. Infected pancreatic necrosis further enhances the risk for morbidity and mortality. Pancreatic fluid collections that result from pancreatic necrosis evolve from..
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Rapid Communication
The proposed algorithm for emergency endoscopy during the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak
Sung Bum Kim, Kook Hyun Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(5):1027-1030. Published online July 16, 2020
Following the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in China, more than 10,765 patients tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 from February 18, 2020 to April 30, 2020 in South Korea. Performing emergency endoscopy is extremely challenging from the clinicians’ viewpoint du..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Changes in performance of small bowel capsule endoscopy based on nationwide data from a Korean Capsule Endoscopy Registry
Su Hwan Kim, Yun Jeong Lim, Junseok Park, Ki-Nam Shim, Dong-Hoon Yang, Jaeyoung Chun, Jin Su Kim, Hyun Seok Lee, Hoon Jai Chun; Research Group for Capsule Endoscopy/Small Bowel Endoscopy
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(4):889-896. Published online December 30, 2019
Background/Aims: Capsule endoscopy (CE) is widely used for the diagnosis of small bowel diseases. The clinical performance and complications of small bowel CE, including completion rate, capsule retention rate, and indications, have been previously described in Korea. This study aimed at estimating ..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Comparison of procedural sequence in same-day bidirectional endoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Geun Joo Choi, Hyoung-Chul Oh, Hee-Kyeong Seong, Jeong Wook Kim, Jin Soo Ko, Hyun Kang
Korean J Intern Med. 2020;35(2):331-341. Published online December 27, 2019
Background/Aims: To compare the efficacy and safety of procedural sequence in same-day bidirectional endoscopy.
Methods: We searched OVID-MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Google Scholar to identify randomized controlled trials that compared the procedural sequenc..
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Review
Achalasia: treatment, current status and future advances
Lee L. Swanström
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(6):1173-1180. Published online March 15, 2019
Achalasia was first described in the 17th century and its treatment continues to be challenging. Palliative treatment involves disruption of the lower esophageal sphincter, which can be accomplished mechanically (balloon dilation or surgical myotomy) or chemically (Botox). True surgical treatment or..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Performance of disposable endoscopic forceps according to the manufacturing techniques
Chang-Il Kwon, Gwangil Kim, Jong Pil Moon, Ho Yun, Weon Jin Ko, Joo Young Cho, Sung Pyo Hong
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(3):530-538. Published online March 5, 2018
Background/Aims: Recently, to lower the production costs and risk of infection, new disposable biopsy forceps made using simple manufacturing techniques have been introduced. However, the effects of the manufacturing techniques are unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate which types of biopsy..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of chronic pancreatitis
Chang-Il Kwon, Jae Hee Cho, Sung Hoon Choi, Kwang Hyun Ko, Temel Tirkes, Mark A. Gromski, Glen A. Lehman
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(2):242-260. Published online February 25, 2019
Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic condition characterized by pancreatic inflammation that causes fibrosis and the destruction of exocrine and endocrine tissues. Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive disease, and no physiological treatment is available to reverse its course. However, with advances in..
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Gastroenterology / Review
Endoscopy training in Korea
Joon Sung Kim, Byung-Wook Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2019;34(2):237-241. Published online February 25, 2019
It is essential to maintain high-quality endoscopy given the increasing number of endoscopic screens performed in Korea. The training of fellows to perform endoscopies is challenging. The rapid development of endoscopic techniques and rising patient complexity increase the training pressures. At the..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Characteristics of Helicobacter pylori-seropositive subjects according to the stool antigen test findings: a prospective study
Hee-Won Moon, Sun-Young Lee, Mina Hur, Yeo-Min Yun
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(5):893-901. Published online October 24, 2017
Background/Aims: In countries with a higher risk of gastric atrophic gastritis, noninvasive tests are helpful for a more reliable diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of seropositive subjects according to their stool H. pylori a..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Early versus late bedside endoscopy for gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill patients
Jee Hyun Kim, Ji Hye Kim, Jaeyoung Chun, Changhyun Lee, Jong Pil Im, Joo Sung Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(2):304-312. Published online March 15, 2017
Background/Aims: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a life-threatening complication in critically ill patients. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of bedside endoscopy in an intensive care unit (ICU) setting, and to compare the outcomes of early endoscopy (within 24 hours of detectin..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Analysis of computed tomographic findings according to gastroesophageal flap valve grade
Hye Kyung Jeon, Gwang Ha Kim, Nam Kyung Lee, Suk Kim, Bong Eun Lee, Geun Am Song
Korean J Intern Med. 2018;33(2):295-303. Published online December 12, 2016
Background/Aims: The gastroesophageal junction is an important barrier against gastroesophageal ref lux. Endoscopic grading of gastroesophageal f lap valve is simple, reproducible, and may predict reflux activity. We investigated the correlation between gastroesophageal flap valve grade and the gast..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Erythromycin infusion prior to endoscopy for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a pilot randomized controlled trial
Hee Kyong Na, Hwoon-Yong Jung, Dong Woo Seo, Hyun Lim, Ji Yong Ahn, Jeong Hoon Lee, Do Hoon Kim, Kee Don Choi, Ho June Song, Gin Hyug Lee, Jin-Ho Kim
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(6):1002-1009. Published online March 28, 2017
Background/Aims: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of erythromycin infusion and gastric lavage in order to improve the quality of visualization during emergency upper endoscopy.
Methods: We performed a prospective randomized pilot study. Patients presented with hematemesis or melena..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Identification of distinctive clinical significance in hospitalized patients with endoscopic duodenal mucosal lesions
Yeji Han, Hye-Kyung Jung, Ji Young Chang, Chang Mo Moon, Seong-Eun Kim, Ki-Nam Shim, Sung-Ae Jung, Joo-Young Kim, Ji-Yun Bae, Sae-In Kim, Ji-Hyun Lee, Sanghui Park
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(5):827-835. Published online August 21, 2017
Background/Aims: Duodenitis is not infrequent finding in patient undergoing endoscopy. However, hospitalized patients have a higher incidence of secondary duodenal mucosal lesions that might be related with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, tuberculosis, immunologic ..
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Gastroenterology / Original Article
Factors impacting patient cooperation during elective gastroscopy
Sang Pyo Lee, In-Kyung Sung, Jeong Hwan Kim, Sun-Young Lee, Hyung Seok Park, Chan Sup Shim
Korean J Intern Med. 2017;32(5):819-826. Published online August 22, 2017
Background/Aims: Some people have difficulty tolerating upper endoscopy. The cause of and risk factors for this are not well known. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors involved in poor cooperation during screening upper endoscopy.
Methods: A total of 4,422 subjects who underwent a h..
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