15 research outputs found
Surgical Management of Crohn Disease in Children: Guidelines From the Paediatric IBD Porto Group of ESPGHAN
The incidence of Crohn disease (CD) has been increasing and surgery needs to be contemplated in a substantial number of cases. The relevant advent of biological treatment has changed but not eliminated the need for surgery in many patients. Despite previous publications on the indications for surgery in CD, there was a need for a comprehensive review of existing evidence on the role of elective surgery and options in pediatric patients affected with CD. We present an expert opinion and critical review of the literature to provide evidence-based guidance to manage these patients. Indications, surgical options, risk factors, and medications in pre-and perioperative period are reviewed in the light of available evidence. Risks and benefits of surgical options are addressed. An algorithm is proposed for the management of postsurgery monitoring, timing for follow-up endoscopy, and treatment options
The risk of inflammatory bowel disease flares after fecal microbiota transplantation: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Experimental studies of glued aluminium-glass joints
Oryginalnym osiÄ
gniÄciem pracy jest przedstawienie metody diagnostycznej znajdujÄ
cej zastosowanie w ocenie wytrzymaĆoĆci zĆÄ
czy klejonych stosowanych w ĆÄ
czeniu szyby z konstrukcjÄ
noĆnÄ
pojazdu lub budynku. Metoda ta pozwala na wyznaczenie maksymalnej wartoĆci strzaĆki ugiÄcia lub kÄ
ta skrÄcenia, przy ktĂłrej nastÄpuje inicjacja uszkodzenia zĆÄ
cza klejonego. Badania realizowane byĆy na maszynach wytrzymaĆoĆciowych z zastosowaniem prĂłbek o oryginalnej postaci.The original achievement of the presentation is the diagnostic method used in assessing the strength of the adhesive joints used in connecting the pane to the vehicle or building support structure. This method allows to determine the maximum value of the deflection arrow or the angle of twist at which initiation of glue joint failure initiates. The research is carried out on endurance machines using samples of original design
The secretion of prostaglandin E2 and interleukin 1-beta in women with periodontal diseases and preterm low-birth-weight
Prematurity is of one of the main causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Clinical observations show, that periodontitis in pregnant women can be a direct risk factor for preterm labor, with a greater influence rate compared to other risk factors. The aim of the study was to asses the relationship between periodontal diseases and PLBW in the population of women from the Lower Silesian Region (Poland), and the evaluation of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) levels in gingival cervicular (GCF) and blood serum in women with PLBW and women giving birth on time as well as secretion of these proinflammatory mediators in whole blood after bacterial lipopolysaccharide stimulation. The study group consisted of 84 women with PLBW (39.2% primiparous), aged 17-41 (mean 27.57). The controls were 44 women (47.7% primiparous) aged 16-38 (mean 26.36) who gave birth on time to a normal birthweight baby. PGE2 and IL-1 beta concentrations in serum and GCF were determined by means of immunoenzymatic method (EIA). In the studied population women over 28 years and exposed to medical risk factors had more frequent PLBW occurrence probability. In primiparous over 28 there is 4 times greater probability of preterm labor, and in case of the severe and generalized periodontitis presence there is 3.9 times higher possibility of PLBW compared to women with healthy periodontium. In all women with PLBW there is a significantly higher PGE2 and IL-1 beta concentration in GCF, and in primiparous also PGE2 level in blood serum, compared to controls
Correlation of clinical symptoms, endoscopic features and density of oesophageal eosinophilia in children with newly-diagnosed eosinophilic esophagitis
Faecal Microbiota Transfer â a new concept for treating cytomegalovirus colitis in children with ulcerative colitis
Efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota transplantation for treating patients with ulcerative colitis: A systematic review and metaâanalysis
Differences in Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Europe: An Assessment of Current Practice
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess differences in the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) by European pediatric (PG) and adult gastroenterologists (AG), and their self-reported adherence to guidelines. METHODS: A multiple-choice questionnaire gauged the diagnostic and management strategies of gastroenterologists treating children or adults in 14 European countries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). RESULTS: Questionnaires were completed by 465 PG and 743 AG. PG were significantly more likely to take biopsies in patients with symptoms of esophageal dysfunction (86.2% PG vs 75.4% AG, Pâ<â0.001) and to perform endoscopic follow-up (86.3% PG vs 80.6% AG, Pâ<â0.001). After failure of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), topical steroids were the preferred second-line therapy; however, PG opted more frequently for elimination diets (47.5% PG vs 13.7% AG, Pâ<â0.001). More PG than AG indicated having read recent guidelines (89.4% PG vs 58.2% AG, Pâ<â0.001). Geographic differences in practice were reported, with respondents from the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Spain more often adhering to recommended biopsy protocols. Physicians in the UAE, France, Lithuania, and Poland tended to opt for steroid therapy or elimination diets as first-line therapy, in contrast to most other countries. CONCLUSIONS: Significant differences in general practice between PG and AG were demonstrated with notable divergence from consensus guidelines. International practice variations are also apparent. Among other strategies, educational activities to highlight current recommendations may help harmonize and optimize clinical practice
Differences in Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Europe: An Assessment of Current Practice
OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess differences in the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) by European pediatric (PG) and adult gastroenterologists (AG), and their self-reported adherence to guidelines. METHODS: A multiple-choice questionnaire gauged the diagnostic and management strategies of gastroenterologists treating children or adults in 14 European countries and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). RESULTS: Questionnaires were completed by 465 PG and 743 AG. PG were significantly more likely to take biopsies in patients with symptoms of esophageal dysfunction (86.2% PG vs 75.4% AG, Pâ<â0.001) and to perform endoscopic follow-up (86.3% PG vs 80.6% AG, Pâ<â0.001). After failure of proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs), topical steroids were the preferred second-line therapy; however, PG opted more frequently for elimination diets (47.5% PG vs 13.7% AG, Pâ<â0.001). More PG than AG indicated having read recent guidelines (89.4% PG vs 58.2% AG, Pâ<â0.001). Geographic differences in practice were reported, with respondents from the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Spain more often adhering to recommended biopsy protocols. Physicians in the UAE, France, Lithuania, and Poland tended to opt for steroid therapy or elimination diets as first-line therapy, in contrast to most other countries. CONCLUSIONS: Significant differences in general practice between PG and AG were demonstrated with notable divergence from consensus guidelines. International practice variations are also apparent. Among other strategies, educational activities to highlight current recommendations may help harmonize and optimize clinical practice