Stricture and perforation of the esophagus: Overlooked threats in the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome [PDF]
This study was undertaken to assess the frequency of significant esophageal involvement in the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES). In a consecutive series of 24 patients with this disease, 9 (37%) showed endoscopic evidence of acid-induced esophageal ...
Thompson, Norman W. +2 more
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Duodenal gastrinomas, duodenotomy, and duodenal exploration in the surgical management of Zollinger-Ellison syndrome [PDF]
Studies have shown that the duodenum is a more common site (30–40%) of primary gastrinomas than previously reported. These tumors are often occult to conventional exploration, and their detection requires duodenotomy and meticulous evaluation of the ...
Fukuuchi, Atsushi +2 more
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Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, acromegaly, and colorectal neoplasia [PDF]
Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) and acromegaly are two hypersecretory states in which colorectal neoplasia has been described, but the incidence in the former condition may not be increased. We describe four patients with colorectal neoplasia associated
Maliakkal, BJ +6 more
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Current Concepts on Gastric Carcinoid Tumors
Gastric carcinoid tumors (GCs) are rare lesions representing less than 10% of carcinoid tumors and less than 1% of all stomach neoplasms. There are three distinct types of gastric carcinoids; type I includes the vast majority (70–85%) of these neoplasms ...
George C. Nikou +1 more
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: A Narrative Review of Clinical Presentation, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Modern Management Approaches [PDF]
Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES) is rare disorder which is caused by gastrin-secreting neuroendocrine tumours known as gastrinomas, primarily located in the duodenum or pancreas.
Jaideep Reddy +4 more
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Review: A clinical guide to using intravenous proton-pump inhibitors in reflux and peptic ulcers
Intravenous (IV) proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are potent gastric acid suppressing agents, and their use is popular in clinical practice. Both IV and oral PPIs have similarly short half-lives, and their effects on acid secretion are similar, thus their ...
Sandy H. Pang, David Y. Graham
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Balancing therapeutic benefits and hidden risks of proton pump inhibitors in pediatric practice: a narrative review and update [PDF]
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs whose main effect is catalytic and long-lasting suppression of gastric acid secretion, with an anti-inflammatory effect.
Maria Rogalidou, Alexandra Papadopoulou
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Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome: Methods of Diagnosis and Treatment [PDF]
Until two decades ago the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) was difficult to diagnose and stage accurately. Total gastrectomy was often the ultimate treatment.
Sangal, Ajay K. +3 more
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Gastrinomas are generally localized in pancreas, duodenum and lymphonodes, within the so called "gastrinoma's triangle" . In 5% of the cases, it may arise from liver, stomach, ovarium, kidneys, parathyroid, omentum, jejunum and heart.
Antônio Carlos Valezi +1 more
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Primary gastrinoma of the gallbladder: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundPrimary gallbladder gastrinoma is an exceptionally uncommon tumor and is a rare form of neuroendocrine neoplasm. Until now, no cases of primary gallbladder gastrinoma and rare cases of primary gastrinoma from the biliary system have been ...
Yao-Ge Liu +7 more
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