Fewer complications with minimally invasive oesophagectomy 2 May 2012 0 comments Oesophageal cancer patients have almost three times fewer pulmonary complications if they undergo minimally invasive oesophagectomy rather than the more conventional open surgery, according to a…
Location predicts cancer risk in Barrett’s oesophagus 7 Mar 2012 0 comments Over half of high-grade dysplasia and early cancer in short-segment Barrett’s oesophagus occurs in just one quarter of the oesophageal circumference area, according to new Australian research its…
Trial explores prevention of coeliac disease 8 Dec 2010 0 comments European experts have launched a study on a "window of opportunity" to prevent coeliac disease by introducing gluten into babies' diets.
Accurate symptom assessment is essential in reflux diagnosis 8 Dec 2010 0 comments Accurate assessment of symptoms is a critical but under-used step in diagnosing gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Australian gastroenterologists have argued.
Important data missing in oesophageal cancer 23 Nov 2010 0 comments More needs to be done to increase reporting of oesophageal cancer tumour stage in Australia, concludes a study attempting to provide a snapshot of oesophageal and gastro-oesophageal junction cancer.…
Rethink surgery in patients with throat symptoms 10 Nov 2010 0 comments Surgeons should be "very cautious" about performing fundoplication on gastrooesophageal reflux patients with atypical throat symptoms, but no heartburn or regurgitation, an Australian study warns.
Non-endoscopic screening for Barrett's oesophagus 15 Sep 2010 0 comments A novel non-endoscopic screening device for Barrett's oesophagus, which can be used by a general practice nurse, may make screening at-risk patients for the condition cost-effective, a study in the…
Oesophageal cancer: no HPV link 18 Aug 2010 0 comments Human papillomavirus has been excluded as a significant contributor to oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma, at least in Australian patients.
Anti-reflux surgery gets tick over range of GORD symptoms 18 Aug 2010 0 comments Laparoscopic fundoplication provides patients with long-lasting reflux control and results in high-satisfaction rates, irrespective of symptom patterns, an Australian study finds.
Early shunt improves survival in selected patients with oesophageal varices 7 Jul 2010 0 comments Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) can work as a first line treatment in selected high-risk patients with bleeding oesophageal varices, a new trial suggests.
