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Recent advances in small bowel diseases: Part II
Alan B R Thomson1, Angeli Chopra, Michael Tom Clandinin
1Department of Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6A 5A5, Canada. athoms47@uwo.ca
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 19, 2012
Summary
Advances in gastroenterology and hepatology knowledge occurred in 2009-2010, particularly concerning small intestinal diseases. This review covers key basic science and clinical findings in absorption, short bowel syndrome, motility, tumors, imaging, and cystic fibrosis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Small Intestinal Diseases
Background:
- Significant advancements in understanding small intestinal diseases occurred in 2009 and 2010.
- Over 1000 publications were reviewed to identify key developments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize important advances in basic science and clinical applications related to small intestinal diseases.
- To review six specific topics in small intestinal research and practice.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of over 1000 publications from 2009-2010.
- Focus on both fundamental scientific discoveries and practical clinical applications.
Main Results:
- Key findings in absorption and short bowel syndrome were identified.
- Advances in smooth muscle function, intestinal motility, tumors, diagnostic imaging, and cystic fibrosis were detailed.
Conclusions:
- The period of 2009-2010 marked substantial progress in the field of small intestinal diseases.
- This review provides a consolidated overview of critical updates for clinicians and researchers.
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