Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality in the United States and other parts of the world. The epidemiology of the disease is…
Natural History of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C infection is a common cause of cirrhosis and indication for liver transplantation in the United States. The incidence of chronic hepatitis C has been declining, but rates of…
Hepatitis C: Unfolding the Challenges
K. Rajender Reddy, MD, FACP, FACG, FRCP (UK), FAASLD, Editor There are over 180 million people with chronic hepatitis C (HCV) infection worldwide with between 2.7 and 3.9 million people…
Hepatitis C Virus
Gary W. Falk, MD, MS, Consulting Editor Related posts: Hepatitis C Virus Extrahepatic Manifestations of Hepatitis C Virus Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C in Special Populations Natural History of Hepatitis…
Pancreas Transplantation in the Modern Era
The field of pancreas transplantation has evolved from an experimental procedure in the 1980s to become a routine transplant in the modern era. With short- and long-term outcomes continuing to…
Advances in Surgical Management of Pancreatic Diseases
The surgical management of pancreatic diseases is rapidly evolving, encompassing advances in evidence-driven selection of patients amenable for surgical therapy, preoperative risk stratification, refinements in the technical conduct of pancreatic…
Screening for Pancreatic Cancer in High-risk Populations
Pancreatic adenocarcinoma is a leading cause of cancer death. Few patients are candidates for curative resection due to the late stage at diagnosis. While most pancreatic adenocarcinomas are sporadic, approximately…
Imaging of the Pancreas
The evaluation of pancreatic lesions, from solid pancreatic masses to pancreatic cysts, remains a clinical challenge. Although cross-sectional imaging remains the cornerstone of the initial evaluation of an indeterminate pancreatic…
Islet Cell Tumors of the Pancreas
Islet cell tumors of the pancreas, also known as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, constitute less than 5% of pancreatic tumors, and 7% of all neuroendocrine tumors. Most are non-functional, and patients…
The Role of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Management of Pancreatic Diseases
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is an effective platform for a variety of therapies in the management of benign and malignant disease of the pancreas. Over the last 50 years, endotherapy has evolved…
