1. Review Article: Small Intestinal Transplantation for Irreversible Intestinal Failure in Children

   • Samuel A. Kocoshis
   • Jorge Reyes
   • Thomas E. Starzl

   ReviewPaper Pages: 1997 - 2008

2. An Atypical Presentation for Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

   • Velimir A.C. Luketic
   • Diego A. Gomez
   • Mitchell L. Shiffman

   OriginalPaper Pages: 2009 - 2016

3. HCV Infection in Egyptian Patients with Acute Hepatitis

   • Isabella Quinti
   • Diaa El Salman
   • Ray R. Arthur

   OriginalPaper Pages: 2017 - 2023

4. High Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori in Liver Cirrhosis (Relationship with Clinical and Endoscopic Features and the Risk of Peptic Ulcer)

   • Mario Miglioli
   • Roberto Corinaldesi
   • Mariana Gaetani

   OriginalPaper Pages: 2024 - 2030

5. Letter to the Editor

   • Masaya Ohana
   • Kiyoshi Hajiro
   • Kazuichi Okazaki

   Letter to the Editor Pages: 2031 - 2032

6. Diagnosis of HCC

   • C. K. Leow
   • W. Y. Lau

   Letter to the Editor Pages: 2033 - 2034

7. Review Article: Clinical Nutrition in Pancreatitis

   • Stephen A. Mcclave
   • Harvy Snider
   • Leslie K. Sexton

   ReviewPaper Pages: 2035 - 2044

8. Is Biliary Lithogenesis Affected by Length and Implantation of Cystic Duct? (Study of 270 Patients with Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

   • Francois-Xavier Caroli-Bosc
   • Jean-Francois Demarquay
   • Jean-Pierre Delmont

   OriginalPaper Pages: 2045 - 2051

9. Letter to the Editor

   • Francesco Cetta

   Letter to the Editor Pages: 2052 - 2053

10. Presence of Two Signaling TGF-β Receptors in Human Pancreatic Cancer Correlates with Advanced Tumor Stage

    • Zhao Lu
    • Helmut Friess
    • Markus W. Buchler

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2054 - 2063

11. Performance Characteristics and Comparison of Two Immunochemical and Two Guaiac Fecal Occult Blood Screening Tests for Colorectal Neoplasia

    • Paul Rozen
    • Judith Knaani
    • Ziona Samuel

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2064 - 2071

12. Does Perioperative Blood Transfusion Influence Long-Term Prognosis of Gastric Cancer?

    • F. Sanchez-Bueno
    • J. A. Garcia-Marcilla
    • P. Parrilla

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2072 - 2076

13. Fine Needle Trucut Biopsy of Focal Liver Lesions (A New Technique)

    • I. Duysburgh
    • P. Michielsen
    • P. Pelckmans

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2077 - 2081

14. Case Report: MR Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) in Diagnosis of Afferent Loop Syndrome Presenting as Cholangitis

    • John D. Mckee
    • Guru Prasad R. Raju
    • Ram Chuttani

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2082 - 2086

15. Gastroparesis and Small Bowel Dysmotility in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

    • Peter R. Evans
    • Young-Tae Bak
    • John E. Kellow

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2087 - 2093

16. Gastric Dysrhythmias and Delayed Gastric Emptying in Patients with Functional Dyspepsia

    • Boris Pfaffenbach
    • Romuald J. Adamek
    • Martin Wegener

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2094 - 2099

17. Gluten-Free Diet Normalizes Mouth-to-Cecum Transit of a Caloric Meal in Adult Patients with Celiac Disease

    • Edda Battaglia
    • Maria Teresa Brentegani
    • Italo Vantini

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2100 - 2105

18. Nitric Oxide Synthase (NOS) Expression in the Myenteric Plexus of Streptozotocin-Diabetic Rats

    • Helena F. Wrzos
    • Amgelene Cruz
    • Ann Ouyang

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2106 - 2110

19. Metronidazole Resistance Reduces Efficacy of Triple Therapy and Leads to Secondary Clarithromycin Resistance

    • Martin J. M. Buckley
    • Hua-Xiang Xia
    • Colm A. O'Morain

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2111 - 2115

20. Review Article: Uses and Cautions for Use of Polymerase Chain Reaction for Detection of Helicobacter pylori

    • Fouad A.K. El-Zaatari
    • Samir M. Oweis
    • David Y. Graham

    ReviewPaper Pages: 2116 - 2119

21. Density of Gastric Helicobacter pylori Colonization Is Not Associated with Occurrence of Dyspeptic Symptoms

    • Barbara Braden
    • Wolfgang F. Caspary
    • Bernhard Lembcke

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2120 - 2123

22. Effect of Glyceryl Trinitrate on Gastric Accommodation and Symptoms in Functional Dyspepsia

    • Odd Helge Gilja
    • Trygve Hausken
    • Arnold Berstad

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2124 - 2131

23. Initial and Chronic Gastric Acid Inhibition by Lansoprazole and Omeprazole in Relation to Meal Administration

    • Robert-J.M. Brummer
    • Bertine J. Geerling
    • Reinhold W. Stockbrugger

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2132 - 2137

24. Effects of Omeprazole Versus Placebo in Treatment of Noncardiac Chest Pain and Gastroesophageal Reflux

    • Sami R. Achem
    • Byron E. Kolts
    • Donald O. Castell

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2138 - 2145

25. Effects of Fluoride on Structure and Function of Canine Gastric Mucosa

    • Gary M. Whitford
    • David H. Pashley
    • Robert H. Garman

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2146 - 2155

26. Mucosal Ulcerogenic Action of Monochloramine in Rat Stomachs (Effects of Polaprezinc and Sucralfate)

    • Shinichi Kato
    • Hidekazu Nishiwaki
    • Koji Takeuchi

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2156 - 2163

27. New Model of Colon Interposition Following Distal Gastrectomy in Rats

    • Yoshihiro Sato
    • Susumu Ohwada
    • Yasuo Morishita

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2164 - 2168

28. Letter to the Editor

    • Ahmet Dobrucali
    • Murat Tuncer
    • Ismail Dinc

    Letter to the Editor Pages: 2169 - 2170

29. Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Special Attention for IgA-Class Antibodies

    • P. Gigase
    • L. S. De Clerck
    • P. A. Pelckmans

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2171 - 2174

30. Salivary Epidermal Growth Factor Plays a Role in Protection of Ileal Mucosal Integrity

    • R. K. Rao
    • D. W. Thomas
    • F. Porreca

    OriginalPaper Pages: 2175 - 2181

31. News and Notices

    News Pages: 2182 - 2182