Irish Society of Gastroenterology – Spring Meeting 2006

Abddaim, Y.

The Value of Leucocyte Count in Diagnosis of Appendicitis

Abdeldaim, Y.

The Alvarado Score as a Tool for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Role of Topical Antibiotics in the Prevention of Poatappendectomy Wound Infection

Aftab, A. R.

Excellent Results of Biliary Sphincterotomy for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Modified Criteria)

Do the Criteria for Endoscopic Evaluation of Anaemia Need to be Broadened?

Do All Patients with Iron Deficiency Anaemia Need D2 Biopsies?

Agrawal, V.

Can Gut Mucosal Permeabilty Be Used as a Marker for Prognosis in Acute Pancreatitis?

Ahmad, R.

Is Terminal Ileal Biopsy Worthwhile in Confirming Complete Colonoscopy?

Ahmad, S.

Role of Topical Antibiotics in the Prevention of Poatappendectomy Wound Infection

Ali, M.

Role of Repeat Endoscopy to Assess the Healing of Endoscopically and Histologically Benign Gastric Ulcers. Is it Necessary?

Electronic Cross Matching System. Is Routine Pre-Operative Cross Matching of Blood for Colorectal Resections Required Anymore?

Amir, A.

Predicted V/S Actual Mortality in Colorectal Cancer: A DGH Experience

Anderson, L. A.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Anwar, M.

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Levels in Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Anwar, M. M.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Awadalla, S.

Bowel Management in Constipated Children and the Role of Rectal Suction Biopsy

Barthelmes, L.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Benzoni, C.

Adverse Events in Colorectal Surgical Patients Remaining in Hospital whilst Awaiting Medical Review, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Placement

Bhat, S.

Do Low Risk Upper GI Haemorrhage Patients Discharged for Outpatient Endoscopy Come to Harm?

Botha, A.

Correctable Causes of Recurrent Reflux, Dysphagia and Vomiting after Anti-Reflux Surgery

Bovell, D. I.

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Funtion of Human Colonic Mucosa

Bovell, D. L.

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Function of Rat Colonic Mucosa

The Variation in Secretory Function of Different Regions of the Human Colon

Short Circuit Currents of Normal and Crohn's Diseased Human Colonic Mucosa

Boyle, E.

Assessment of the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer. Experience of an Irish Specialist Colorectal Unit

Laparoscopic Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Minimal Surgery, Minimal Access, and Minimal Hospital Stay

Cost Benefit Analysis of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in an Irish Population

Breslin, N.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Investigations of Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFT's) in the Outpatient Setting. Experience and Cost Analysis in the Real World

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Buchanan, G. N.

The Feasibility of Laparoscopic Resection in Colorectal Cancer Patients with or without Long Course Chemotherapy

Endoscopic Haemostasis of Staple-Line Haemorrhage Following Colorectal Surgery

Buckley, M.

First Description of Retrograde Balloon Dilatation of the Cardia of Achalasia Using the Retroflexed Gastroscope – Technique and Early Clinical Experience

Byrne, A.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Byrne, D.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Caderni, G.

Symbiotic Consumption Reduces the Proliferative Activity of the Colonic Mucosa but does not Influence the Tumour Promoting Activity of Faecal Water (FW)

Calvert, H.

Colonic Stents for Palliation of Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

Camilleri-Brennan, J.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Carsin, A. E.

Factors Predicting Receipt of Treatment and Mortality for Patients with Cancer of the Oesophagus and Gastric Cardia: A Population-Based Study

Cash, W. J.

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy – Uses Beyond GI Bleeding?

Cashman, J. P.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

Chan, V. O.

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Chauhan, K.

Bowel Management in Constipated Children and the Role of Rectal Suction Biopsy

Clarke, E.

Detection of Choledocholithiasis Using Endoscopic Ultrasanography – One Centre's Experience

Clune, Y.

Gene Expression Profiles of the Colonic Mucosa in Normal, Cancer and Polyp Subjects and the Influence of Synbiotic Consumption on Gene Expression

Symbiotic Consumption Reduces the Proliferative Activity of the Colonic Mucosa but does not Influence the Tumour Promoting Activity of Faecal Water (FW)

Collins, C.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

Collins, J.

Gene Expression Profiles of the Colonic Mucosa in Normal, Cancer and Polyp Subjects and the Influence of Synbiotic Consumption on Gene Expression

Symbiotic Consumption Reduces the Proliferative Activity of the Colonic Mucosa but does not Influence the Tumour Promoting Activity of Faecal Water (FW)

Collins, J. K.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

Collins, J. S.

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy – Uses Beyond GI Bleeding?

Comber, H.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Factors Predicting Receipt of Treatment and Mortality for Patients with Cancer of the Oesophagus and Gastric Cardia: A Population-Based Study

Cooney, T.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Corbett, A. D.

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Funtion of Human Colonic Mucosa

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Function of Rat Colonic Mucosa

The Variation in Secretory Function of Different Regions of the Human Colon

Short Circuit Currents of Normal and Crohn's Diseased Human Colonic Mucosa

Coss, A.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Coughlan, S.

Molecular Epidemiology of Norovirus Strains Circulating in Ireland between 2003 and 2005

Courtney, G.

Excellent Results of Biliary Sphincterotomy for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Modified Criteria)

Do the Criteria for Endoscopic Evaluation of Anaemia Need to be Broadened?

Do All Patients with Iron Deficiency Anaemia Need D2 Biopsies?

Cronin, D. P.

Factors Predicting Receipt of Treatment and Mortality for Patients with Cancer of the Oesophagus and Gastric Cardia: A Population-Based Study

Crotty, P.

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Cullen, G.

Excellent Results of Biliary Sphincterotomy for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Modified Criteria)

Do the Criteria for Endoscopic Evaluation of Anaemia Need to be Broadened?

Do All Patients with Iron Deficiency Anaemia Need D2 Biopsies?

Cummins, R.

Expression of hTERT in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours Occurs Preferentially in Malignant Neoplasms

Altered Expression of Cell Cycle Regulatory Proteins in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: Markers with Potential Prognostic Implications

Daniel, S. V.

Is there Still a Role for Peritoneal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Acute Appendicitis?

Daniel, T.

Adverse Events in Colorectal Surgical Patients Remaining in Hospital whilst Awaiting Medical Review, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Placement

Deasy, J.

Is Terminal Ileal Intubation Necessary During Colonoscopy? – A Retrospective Analysis

De Zeeuw, N.

Is there a Role for Protocol Driven Nurse Led Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Clinics?

Dickey, W.

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis in Adults: An Emerging Disease

Dijk, S.

A Potential Role of Doxycycline in Cancer Chemotherapy

Dobson, M.

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Doherty, G.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Outcome of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of Anastomotic Strictures in Crohn's Disease

Donlon, J.

Cultured Coeliac Fibroblasts: a Suitable Source of Tissue Transglutaminase Antigen?

Donnellan, F.

Cytosolic Phospholipase A2 regulates Chloride Secretion in Colonic Epithelial Cells

Dowson, H.

Correctable Causes of Recurrent Reflux, Dysphagia and Vomiting after Anti-Reflux Surgery

Drewes, A. M.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

Egan, B.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Egan, B. J.

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Levels in Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Eustace Ryan, A. M.

Malignancy in Adult Coeliac Disease: Is Ireland a Hot Spot?

Adult Coeliac Disease, a Diagnosis Still too Long Delayed!

Adult Coeliac Disease – An Irish Experience Compared

Fanning, A.

The Host Immune Response to Clostridium Difficile and the Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Vitro

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Fazil Marickar, Y. M.

Is there Still a Role for Peritoneal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Acute Appendicitis?

Fox, E.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Frokjaer, J. B.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

Funch-Jensen, P.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

Garvin, J. T.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

Ghallab, A.

The Value of Leucocyte Count in Diagnosis of Appendicitis

The Alvarado Score as a Tool for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Role of Topical Antibiotics in the Prevention of Poatappendectomy Wound Infection

Grabham, E.

Is Terminal Ileal Biopsy Worthwhile in Confirming Complete Colonoscopy?

Gregersen, H.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

Hafeez, K.

Effectiveness of Two Week Rule (TWR) Referral System for Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

Hall, W. W.

Molecular Epidemiology of Norovirus Strains Circulating in Ireland between 2003 and 2005

Hallan, R. I.

Restorative Proctocolectomy: Is it Safe in a District General Hospital?

Hamed, M.

Prevalence of Thyroid Autoantibodies and Thyroid Dysfunction in an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Population

Haray, P.

Designing a Colorectal Nurse Led Clinic: The Merthyr Protocol

Predicted V/S Actual Mortality in Colorectal Cancer: A DGH Experience

Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy (Altmeir's Operation) for Rectal Prolapse – A Single Surgeon Experience

Haray, P. N.

Electronic Cross Matching System. Is Routine Pre-Operative Cross Matching of Blood for Colorectal Resections Required Anymore?

Harvey, B. J.

Cytosolic Phospholipase A2 regulates Chloride Secretion in Colonic Epithelial Cells

Hasyim, Z.

Cultured Coeliac Fibroblasts: a Suitable Source of Tissue Transglutaminase Antigen?

Hogan, A.

Bile Duct Injuries

Holdsworth, R. J.

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Funtion of Human Colonic Mucosa

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Function of Rat Colonic Mucosa

The Variation in Secretory Function of Different Regions of the Human Colon

Short Circuit Currents of Normal and Crohn's Diseased Human Colonic Mucosa

Hughes, D.

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis in Adults: An Emerging Disease

Hussain, S.

Laparoscopic Restorative Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis: A Quantum Shift in Surgical Care?

Hyland, J.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Jacob, A. T.

Is there Still a Role for Peritoneal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Acute Appendicitis?

Javaid, B.

Role of Repeat Endoscopy to Assess the Healing of Endoscopically and Histologically Benign Gastric Ulcers. Is it Necessary?

John, A.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Johnston, B. T.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Joseph, A.

Electronic Cross Matching System. Is Routine Pre-Operative Cross Matching of Blood for Colorectal Resections Required Anymore?

Designing a Colorectal Nurse Led Clinic: The Merthyr Protocol

Predicted V/S Actual Mortality in Colorectal Cancer: A DGH Experience

Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy (Altmeir's Operation) for Rectal Prolapse – A Single Surgeon Experience

Joyce, M.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

Kadis, S.

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Kallachil, T.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Is there Still a Role for Peritoneal Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Acute Appendicitis?

Adverse Events in Colorectal Surgical Patients Remaining in Hospital whilst Awaiting Medical Review, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Placement

Kashif, S.

Bowel Management in Constipated Children and the Role of Rectal Suction Biopsy

Kay, E.

Expression of hTERT in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours Occurs Preferentially in Malignant Neoplasms

Altered Expression of Cell Cycle Regulatory Proteins in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: Markers with Potential Prognostic Implications

Kay, E. W.

The Use of Tissue Microarrays for the Validation of Immunohistochemical Analysis of Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancers within a Diagnostic Setting

Keane, F.

Assessment of the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer. Experience of an Irish Specialist Colorectal Unit

Laparoscopic Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Minimal Surgery, Minimal Access, and Minimal Hospital Stay

Keane, F. B.

Cost Benefit Analysis of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in an Irish Population

Keane, F. B. V.

Is there a Role for Protocol Driven Nurse Led Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Clinics?

Keegan, D.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Outcome of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of Anastomotic Strictures in Crohn's Disease

Keeling, N.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Keely, S. J.

Cytosolic Phospholipase A2 regulates Chloride Secretion in Colonic Epithelial Cells

Kelly, E.

Do All Patients with Iron Deficiency Anaemia Need D2 Biopsies?

Kelly, J.

Bone Marrow Micrometastases Are Prognostically Significant in Oesophagogastric Cancer

Kelly, O.

The Relationship between Patient Understanding of IBD and Medication Compliance

Kennedy, R. H.

The Feasibility of Laparoscopic Resection in Colorectal Cancer Patients with or without Long Course Chemotherapy

Endoscopic Haemostasis of Staple-Line Haemorrhage Following Colorectal Surgery

Keohane, J.

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

Kerin, M. J.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

Ketty, P.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Kevans, D.

Long-term Outcome of Hepatitis C Infection after Bone Marrow Transplantation

Khan, A. R.

Effectiveness of Two Week Rule (TWR) Referral System for Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

The Prevalence of Barrett's Oesophagus (BE) in Primary Care Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

Khan, B. Q.

Effectiveness of Two Week Rule (TWR) Referral System for Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

Khan, S.

Restorative Proctocolectomy: Is it Safe in a District General Hospital?

Kirkpatrick, K. L.

Restorative Proctocolectomy: Is it Safe in a District General Hospital?

Koulaouzidis, A.

Anaemia in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies. Taking Nice Guidance Further

Use of Urine Dipsticks in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP): Benefit for the Busy Junior Physician

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Checking Validity of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) in a District General Hospital

Kulkarni, N.

Electronic Cross Matching System. Is Routine Pre-Operative Cross Matching of Blood for Colorectal Resections Required Anymore?

Designing a Colorectal Nurse Led Clinic: The Merthyr Protocol

Predicted V/S Actual Mortality in Colorectal Cancer: A DGH Experience

Perineal Rectosigmoidectomy (Altmeir's Operation) for Rectal Prolapse – A Single Surgeon Experience

Kunwald, P.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

Larkin, J. O.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

Leader, M.

Expression of hTERT in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours Occurs Preferentially in Malignant Neoplasms

Altered Expression of Cell Cycle Regulatory Proteins in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: Markers with Potential Prognostic Implications

Leahy, D.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Lee, B.

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis in Adults: An Emerging Disease

Lee, G.

Bone Marrow Micrometastases Are Prognostically Significant in Oesophagogastric Cancer

Lee, J.

Regulation of TRAIL Mediated Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

A Comparison of Fibroscan (Transient Ultrasound Elastography) and Liver Biopsy Results in the Assessment of Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

Lewis, M.

Designing a Colorectal Nurse Led Clinic: The Merthyr Protocol

Li, Y.

Growth Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni by Lactobacillus salivarius

Liao, D.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

MacCarthy, F.

Regulation of TRAIL Mediated Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells

A Comparison of Fibroscan (Transient Ultrasound Elastography) and Liver Biopsy Results in the Assessment of Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

MacMathuna, P.

Detection of Choledocholithiasis Using Endoscopic Ultrasanography – One Centre's Experience

Magill, P.

Role of Topical Antibiotics in the Prevention of Poatappendectomy Wound Infection

Mahmood, S.

The Value of Leucocyte Count in Diagnosis of Appendicitis

The Alvarado Score as a Tool for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Mahmood, Z.

Effectiveness of Two Week Rule (TWR) Referral System for Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

The Prevalence of Barrett's Oesophagus (BE) in Primary Care Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

Mahmud, N.

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Malik, A.

The Feasibility of Laparoscopic Resection in Colorectal Cancer Patients with or without Long Course Chemotherapy

Malik, A. H.

Complete Laparoscopic Management of Cholecystocutaneous Fistula, a Rare Case Report

Endoscopic Haemostasis of Staple-Line Haemorrhage Following Colorectal Surgery

Masoud, A.

Electronic Cross Matching System. Is Routine Pre-Operative Cross Matching of Blood for Colorectal Resections Required Anymore?

Predicted V/S Actual Mortality in Colorectal Cancer: A DGH Experience

Mcavinchey, D.

The Value of Leucocyte Count in Diagnosis of Appendicitis

Mc Avinchey, D.

The Alvarado Score as a Tool for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

McCallion, K.

Colonic Stents for Palliation of Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

McCann, S.

Long-term Outcome of Hepatitis C Infection after Bone Marrow Transplantation

McConville, P.

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy – Uses Beyond GI Bleeding?

McCormack, G.

Prevalence of Thyroid Autoantibodies and Thyroid Dysfunction in an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Population

McCourtney, J. S.

Is Terminal Ileal Biopsy Worthwhile in Confirming Complete Colonoscopy?

McDowell, D.

Is Terminal Ileal Intubation Necessary During Colonoscopy? – A Retrospective Analysis

McEnroy, D.

A Comparison of Fibroscan (Transient Ultrasound Elastography) and Liver Biopsy Results in the Assessment of Fibrosis and Cirrhosis in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

McGuigan, J.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

McKiernan, S.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

McMahon, B. P.

A New Method to Evaluate the Oesophagogastric Junction – The Functional Imaging Probe (FLIP)

McMillan, S.

Is Terminal Ileal Biopsy Worthwhile in Confirming Complete Colonoscopy?

Minocha, V. R.

Can Gut Mucosal Permeabilty Be Used as a Marker for Prognosis in Acute Pancreatitis?

Mohr, A.

Regulation of TRAIL Mediated Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells

Moloney, M.

Application of Vienna Classification for Crohn's Disease Patients in North Tipperary

Muhammad, A.

The Value of Leucocyte Count in Diagnosis of Appendicitis

Muhammad, K. M.

The Alvarado Score as a Tool for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Mulcahy, H.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Outcome of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of Anastomotic Strictures in Crohn's Disease

Muldoon, C.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Mullarkey, M.

The Use of Tissue Microarrays for the Validation of Immunohistochemical Analysis of Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancers within a Diagnostic Setting

Murphy, S. J.

Colonic Stents for Palliation of Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Murphy, T.

First Description of Retrograde Balloon Dilatation of the Cardia of Achalasia Using the Retroflexed Gastroscope – Technique and Early Clinical Experience

Murray, F. E.

Cytosolic Phospholipase A2 regulates Chloride Secretion in Colonic Epithelial Cells

Murray, F. M.

The Relationship between Patient Understanding of IBD and Medication Compliance

Murray, L. J.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Nadeem, M.

Complete Laparoscopic Management of Cholecystocutaneous Fistula, a Rare Case Report

Nagpal, K.

Can Gut Mucosal Permeabilty Be Used as a Marker for Prognosis in Acute Pancreatitis?

Neary, P.

Laparoscopic Restorative Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis: A Quantum Shift in Surgical Care?

Assessment of the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer. Experience of an Irish Specialist Colorectal Unit

Laparoscopic Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Minimal Surgery, Minimal Access, and Minimal Hospital Stay

Cost Benefit Analysis of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in an Irish Population

Is there a Role for Protocol Driven Nurse Led Colorectal Cancer Surveillance Clinics?

Nicolaides, D.

Anaemia in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies. Taking Nice Guidance Further

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Nolan, B.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Norris, S.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Long-term Outcome of Hepatitis C Infection after Bone Marrow Transplantation

Nzewi, E.

Laparoscopic Restorative Proctocolectomy and Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis: A Quantum Shift in Surgical Care?

Assessment of the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer. Experience of an Irish Specialist Colorectal Unit

Is Terminal Ileal Intubation Necessary During Colonoscopy? – A Retrospective Analysis

O'Brien, C. P.

Long-term Outcome of Hepatitis C Infection after Bone Marrow Transplantation

O'Connor, H.

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

O'Donnell, L.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

O'Donoghue, D.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Outcome of Endoscopic Balloon Dilatation of Anastomotic Strictures in Crohn's Disease

O'Donovan, D.

Detection of Choledocholithiasis Using Endoscopic Ultrasanography – One Centre's Experience

O'Grady, A.

The Use of Tissue Microarrays for the Validation of Immunohistochemical Analysis of Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancers within a Diagnostic Setting

O'Grady, L.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

O'Hanlon, S.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

O'Hara, A. M.

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

O'Leary, C.

Malignancy in Adult Coeliac Disease: Is Ireland a Hot Spot?

Adult Coeliac Disease, a Diagnosis Still too Long Delayed!

Adult Coeliac Disease – An Irish Experience Compared

O'Mahony, J.

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

O'Mahony, L.

The Host Immune Response to Clostridium Difficile and the Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Vitro

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

O'Morain, C.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Levels in Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

O'Morain, C. A.

Investigations of Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFT's) in the Outpatient Setting. Experience and Cost Analysis in the Real World

Prevalence and Evolution of Hypertransaminasemia in the Newly Diagnosed Coeliac Patients: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Hospital

O'Neill, S.

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

O'Regan, P.

Malignancy in Adult Coeliac Disease: Is Ireland a Hot Spot?

Adult Coeliac Disease, a Diagnosis Still too Long Delayed!

Adult Coeliac Disease – An Irish Experience Compared

O'Riordain, D.

Assessment of the Efficacy of Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer. Experience of an Irish Specialist Colorectal Unit

O'Riordan, J.

Long-term Outcome of Hepatitis C Infection after Bone Marrow Transplantation

O'Riordan, M.

Gene Expression Profiles of the Colonic Mucosa in Normal, Cancer and Polyp Subjects and the Influence of Synbiotic Consumption on Gene Expression

Symbiotic Consumption Reduces the Proliferative Activity of the Colonic Mucosa but does not Influence the Tumour Promoting Activity of Faecal Water (FW)

O'Sullivan, G.

Gene Expression Profiles of the Colonic Mucosa in Normal, Cancer and Polyp Subjects and the Influence of Synbiotic Consumption on Gene Expression

Symbiotic Consumption Reduces the Proliferative Activity of the Colonic Mucosa but does not Influence the Tumour Promoting Activity of Faecal Water (FW)

First Description of Retrograde Balloon Dilatation of the Cardia of Achalasia Using the Retroflexed Gastroscope – Technique and Early Clinical Experience

Bone Marrow Micrometastases Are Prognostically Significant in Oesophagogastric Cancer

O'Sullivan, G. C.

Bone Marrow Micrometastases Are Prognostically Significant in Oesophagogastric Cancer

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

O'Sullivan, J.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

O'Sullivan, M.

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

First Description of Retrograde Balloon Dilatation of the Cardia of Achalasia Using the Retroflexed Gastroscope – Technique and Early Clinical Experience

O'Toole, P. W.

Growth Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni by Lactobacillus salivarius

Ockrem, J.

Complete Laparoscopic Management of Cholecystocutaneous Fistula, a Rare Case Report

Pallikona, U.

Colonic Stents for Palliation of Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

Patel, A.

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Funtion of Human Colonic Mucosa

The Efficacy of Novel CFTR Inhibitors on the Secretory Function of Rat Colonic Mucosa

The Variation in Secretory Function of Different Regions of the Human Colon

Short Circuit Currents of Normal and Crohn's Diseased Human Colonic Mucosa

Patel, V. M.

Correctable Causes of Recurrent Reflux, Dysphagia and Vomiting after Anti-Reflux Surgery

Pathare, S.

Checking Validity of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) in a District General Hospital

Peter Watson, R. G.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Qasim, A.

Colonic Adenoma Patients have Higher Incidence of Hyperplastic Polyps on Surveillance Colonoscopy

Risk of Proximal Colorectal Neoplasia is Significantly Higher in Individuals with Hyperplastic and Adenomatous Polyps

Rafeh Khan, A.

Role of Repeat Endoscopy to Assess the Healing of Endoscopically and Histologically Benign Gastric Ulcers. Is it Necessary?

Raja Ali, R. A.

Cultured Coeliac Fibroblasts: a Suitable Source of Tissue Transglutaminase Antigen?

Raza, S. H.

Application of Vienna Classification for Crohn's Disease Patients in North Tipperary

Reynolds, J. V.

A Population-Based Study of Serum Antioxidant Levels in Barrett's Oesophagus

Riazuddin, M.

Effectiveness of Two Week Rule (TWR) Referral System for Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

The Prevalence of Barrett's Oesophagus (BE) in Primary Care Patients with Symptoms of Dyspepsia

Ridgway, P. F.

Laparoscopic Resection in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Minimal Surgery, Minimal Access, and Minimal Hospital Stay

Cost Benefit Analysis of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in an Irish Population

Ryan, B.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Levels in Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Ryan, B. M.

Investigations of Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFT's) in the Outpatient Setting. Experience and Cost Analysis in the Real World

Prevalence and Evolution of Hypertransaminasemia in the Newly Diagnosed Coeliac Patients: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Hospital

Ryan, J.

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Ryan, J. A.

The Host Immune Response to Clostridium Difficile and the Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Vitro

Ryan, K. A.

Growth Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori and Campylobacter jejuni by Lactobacillus salivarius

Ryan, P.

Bone Marrow Micrometastases Are Prognostically Significant in Oesophagogastric Cancer

Ryan, S.

The Relationship between Patient Understanding of IBD and Medication Compliance

Sabah, M.

Expression of hTERT in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours Occurs Preferentially in Malignant Neoplasms

Altered Expression of Cell Cycle Regulatory Proteins in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: Markers with Potential Prognostic Implications

Saeed, A.

Use of Urine Dipsticks in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP): Benefit for the Busy Junior Physician

Saeed, A. A.

Anaemia in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies. Taking Nice Guidance Further

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Checking Validity of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) in a District General Hospital

Sagar, J.

A Potential Role of Doxycycline in Cancer Chemotherapy

Said, E.

Anaemia in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies. Taking Nice Guidance Further

Use of Urine Dipsticks in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP): Benefit for the Busy Junior Physician

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Checking Validity of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) in a District General Hospital

Saleem, A.

Malignancy in Adult Coeliac Disease: Is Ireland a Hot Spot?

Adult Coeliac Disease, a Diagnosis Still too Long Delayed!

Adult Coeliac Disease – An Irish Experience Compared

Sales, K.

A Potential Role of Doxycycline in Cancer Chemotherapy

Sarwar, S.

Changing Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Elderly Dyspeptic Patients

Adalimumab in the Management of Crohn's Disease (CD) Patients with a Loss of Response to Infliximab

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Alpha 1 Anti Trypsin Levels in Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests

Scully, P.

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

Sengupta, S.

Detection of Choledocholithiasis Using Endoscopic Ultrasanography – One Centre's Experience

Sevar, K.

Adverse Events in Colorectal Surgical Patients Remaining in Hospital whilst Awaiting Medical Review, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Placement

Shah, A.

Anaemia in Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal (GI) Malignancies. Taking Nice Guidance Further

Shah, P.

Designing a Colorectal Nurse Led Clinic: The Merthyr Protocol

Shanahan, F.

The Host Immune Response to Clostridium Difficile and the Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Vitro

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

Sharma, P.

Is Terminal Ileal Biopsy Worthwhile in Confirming Complete Colonoscopy?

Sharp, L.

Factors Predicting Receipt of Treatment and Mortality for Patients with Cancer of the Oesophagus and Gastric Cardia: A Population-Based Study

Sheahan, K.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Sheil, B.

The Host Immune Response to Clostridium Difficile and the Immunomodulatory Effects of Probiotic Bacteria in Vitro

Bifidobacterium infantis Modulates Pathogen-Induced CCL20 Secretion by Human Intestinal Epithelial Cells

Sibartie, S.

Crohn's Disease Derived Mononuclear Cells Exhibit a Dysregulated Cytokine Response upon In-Vitro Exposure to Mycobacterium Avium Subspecies Paratuberculosis (MAP)

Singh, J.

Checking Validity of Soluble Transferrin Receptors (sTfR) in a District General Hospital

Singh, J. N.

PEG, 45 Months' Experience from a District General Hospital (DGH)

Smyth, C.

The Relationship between Patient Understanding of IBD and Medication Compliance

Steele, C.

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis in Adults: An Emerging Disease

Stevens, F. M.

Cultured Coeliac Fibroblasts: a Suitable Source of Tissue Transglutaminase Antigen?

Stubbs, A. K.

Cytosolic Phospholipase A2 regulates Chloride Secretion in Colonic Epithelial Cells

Sullivan, S.

Amplification of the Topoisomerase 2a Gene Occurs in Colorectal Cancer and is Associated with more Aggressive Disease

Tabbassum, M.

Role of Topical Antibiotics in the Prevention of Poatappendectomy Wound Infection

Tangney, M.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

Tham, T. C. K.

Colonic Stents for Palliation of Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

Do Low Risk Upper GI Haemorrhage Patients Discharged for Outpatient Endoscopy Come to Harm?

Thomson, S.

Restorative Proctocolectomy: Is it Safe in a District General Hospital?

Thornton, O.

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Tobbia, I.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

Traynor, O.

Bile Duct Injuries

Tucker, O.

Bile Duct Injuries

Ullah, N.

Application of Vienna Classification for Crohn's Disease Patients in North Tipperary

Veerapan, S.

Infliximab in Patients with Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis with a Failed Response to Medical Therapy

Veerappan, S. G.

Investigations of Asymptomatic Patients with Abnormal Liver Function Tests (LFT's) in the Outpatient Setting. Experience and Cost Analysis in the Real World

Prevalence and Evolution of Hypertransaminasemia in the Newly Diagnosed Coeliac Patients: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Hospital

Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori: An Irish Experience in a Dublin Associated Teaching Hospital over a Six Year Period

Waldron, R.

Epithelial Cadherin-Alpha-Catenin Cell Adhesion Dysfunction in Intestinal Type Gastric Cancer Preinvasive Lesions

Waters, A.

Molecular Epidemiology of Norovirus Strains Circulating in Ireland between 2003 and 2005

Watson, R. G. P.

Wireless Capsule Endoscopy – Uses Beyond GI Bleeding?

Whelan, M.

Neoadjuvant Gene Therapy of the Primary Tumour Inhibits Progression of Minimal Disease to Liver Metastases

White, A.

Colorectal Cancer in the very Elderly

Wilson, P. J.

Knowledge of Colorectal Anatomy and Surgery in Foundation Year Doctors

Yahya, N.

Role of Repeat Endoscopy to Assess the Healing of Endoscopically and Histologically Benign Gastric Ulcers. Is it Necessary?

Zeb, F.

Excellent Results of Biliary Sphincterotomy for Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction (Modified Criteria)

Zwacka, R. M.

Regulation of TRAIL Mediated Apoptosis in Colorectal Cancer Cells