Research Article

	CME--certification by the European Board of Gastroenterology. J M Rhodes Gut 1996; 39: 149-150. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.149 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diagnostic value of histology in non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. N E Schindlbeck, B Wiebecke, A G Klauser, W A Voderholzer, and S A Müller-Lissner Gut 1996; 39: 151-154. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.151 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Factors related to the failure of endoscopic injection therapy for bleeding gastric ulcer. E Brullet, R Campo, X Calvet, D Coroleu, E Rivero, and J Simó Deu Gut 1996; 39: 155-158. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.155 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of aspirin and Helicobacter pylori on the gastroduodenal mucosal permeability to sucrose. A A Rabassa, R Goodgame, F M Sutton, C N Ou, C Rognerud, and D Y Graham Gut 1996; 39: 159-163. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.159 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastroprotective effect of ranitidine bismuth citrate is associated with increased mucus bismuth concentration in rats. S Tanaka, P H Guth, G Paulsen, and J D Kaunitz Gut 1996; 39: 164-171. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.164 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acceleration of wound healing in gastric ulcers by local injection of neutralising antibody to transforming growth factor beta 1. H Ernst, P Konturek, E G Hahn, T Brzozowski, and S J Konturek Gut 1996; 39: 172-175. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.172 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased rates of duodenal mucosal protein synthesis in vivo in patients with untreated coelia disease. I M Nakshabendi, S Downie, R I Russell, and M J Rennie Gut 1996; 39: 176-179. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.176 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of a gluten free diet on osteopenia in adults with newly diagnosed coeliac disease. X A McFarlane, A K Bhalla, and D A Robertson Gut 1996; 39: 180-184. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.180 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Epithelial cell proliferation in childhood enteropathies. T C Savidge, A N Shmakov, J A Walker-Smith, and A D Phillips Gut 1996; 39: 185-193. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.185 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prophylactic administration of L-arginine improves the intestinal barrier function after mesenteric ischaemia. R Schleiffer and F Raul Gut 1996; 39: 194-198. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.194 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Small intestinal permeability to mannitol and lactulose in the three ethnic groups resident in west Birmingham. T H Iqbal, K O Lewis, J C Gearty, and B T Cooper Gut 1996; 39: 199-203. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.199 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Uptake of yeast (Saccharomyces boulardii) in normal and rotavirus treated intestine. J Cartwright-Shamoon, G R Dickson, J Dodge, and K E Carr Gut 1996; 39: 204-209. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.204 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Lactose absorption in patients with glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency with and without favism. T Meloni, C Colombo, A Ogana, M C Mannazzu, and G F Meloni Gut 1996; 39: 210-213. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.210 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Influence of peppermint oil on absorptive and secretory processes in rat small intestine. A Beesley, J Hardcastle, P T Hardcastle, and C J Taylor Gut 1996; 39: 214-219. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.214 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	An investigation into the reversibility of the morphological and cytokinetic changes seen in the small intestine of riboflavin deficient rats. E A Williams, R D Rumsey, and H J Powers Gut 1996; 39: 220-225. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.220 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intestinal permeability in the ileal pouch. M N Merrett, N Soper, N Mortensen, and D P Jewell Gut 1996; 39: 226-230. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.226 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Absence of skin sensitivity to oxides of aluminium, silicon, titanium or zirconium in patients with Crohn's disease. J C Lee, S Halpern, D G Lowe, A Forbes, and J E Lennard-Jones Gut 1996; 39: 231-233. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.231 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of dextran sulphate sodium on intestinal epithelial cells and intestinal lymphocytes. J Ni, S F Chen, and D Hollander Gut 1996; 39: 234-241. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.234 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prospective controlled trial of duplicated (J) versus quadruplicated (W) pelvic ileal reservoirs in restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis. D Johnston, M E Williamson, W G Lewis, A S Miller, P M Sagar, and P J Holdsworth Gut 1996; 39: 242-247. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.242 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mucosal factors inducing neutrophil movement in ulcerative colitis: the role of interleukin 8 and leukotriene B4. A T Cole, B J Pilkington, J McLaughlan, C Smith, M Balsitis, and C J Hawkey Gut 1996; 39: 248-254. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.248 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Antiproliferative effects of interferon alpha on human pancreatic carcinoma cell lines are associated with differential regulation of protein kinase C isoenzymes. S Rosewicz, M Weder, A Kaiser, and E O Riecken Gut 1996; 39: 255-261. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.255 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGF-R) is present on the basolateral, but not the apical, surface of enterocytes in the human gastrointestinal tract. R J Playford, A M Hanby, S Gschmeissner, L P Peiffer, N A Wright, and T McGarrity Gut 1996; 39: 262-266. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.262 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastrointestinal hormones in short bowel syndrome. Peptide YY may be the 'colonic brake' to gastric emptying. J M Nightingale, M A Kamm, J R van der Sijp, M A Ghatei, S R Bloom, and J E Lennard-Jones Gut 1996; 39: 267-272. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.267 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Oral calcium tolerance test in the early diagnosis of primary hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 in patients with the Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Groupe de Recherche et d'Etude du Syndrome de Zollinger-Ellison. G Cadiot, P Houillier, A Allouch, M Paillard, and M Mignon Gut 1996; 39: 273-278. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.273 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Treatment of the carcinoid syndrome with the longacting somatostatin analogue lanreotide: a prospective study in 39 patients. P Ruszniewski, M Ducreux, J A Chayvialle, J Blumberg, D Cloarec, H Michel, J M Raymond, J L Dupas, H Gouerou, R Jian, E Genestin, P Bernades, and P Rougier Gut 1996; 39: 279-283. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.279 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Proteolytic degradation of intestinal mucosal extracellular matrix after lamina propria T cell activation. S L Pender, P Lionetti, S H Murch, N Wathan, and T T MacDonald Gut 1996; 39: 284-290. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.284 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased intestinal permeability in rats with graft versus host disease. W A Koltun, M M Bloomer, P Colony, and G L Kauffman Gut 1996; 39: 291-298. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.291 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Variability of gastrointestinal transit in healthy women and men. L P Degen and S F Phillips Gut 1996; 39: 299-305. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.299 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Infantile chronic idiopathic intestinal pseudo-obstruction: the role of small intestinal manometry as a diagnostic tool and prognostic indicator. J M Fell, V V Smith, and P J Milla Gut 1996; 39: 306-311. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.306 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Occupationally related angiosarcoma of the liver in the United Kingdom 1972-1994. F I Lee, P M Smith, B Bennett, and D M Williams Gut 1996; 39: 312-318. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.312 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of flumazenil in the treatment of portal systemic encephalopathy: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled multicentre study. K Gyr, R Meier, J Häussler, P Boulétreau, W E Fleig, A Gatta, A Holstege, G Pomier-Layrargues, S W Schalm, M Groeneweg, G Scollo-Lavizzari, E Ventura, M L Zeneroli, R Williams, Y Yoo, and R Amrein Gut 1996; 39: 319-324. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.319 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Short-term effects of transcatheter arterial chemoembolisation on metabolic activity of the liver of cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. S Bianco, C Merkel, S Savastano, S Bellon, M Chiesura-Corona, M Bolognesi, D Miotto, E Enzo, G Feltrin, and A Gatta Gut 1996; 39: 325-329. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.325 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	RsaI polymorphism at the cytochrome P4502E1 locus and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. J M Ladero, J A Agúndez, A Rodríguez-Lescure, M Diaz-Rubio, and J Benítez Gut 1996; 39: 330-333. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.330 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mesenteric vasculitis associated with Sézary syndrome. R D Ellis, C H Smith, J R Goodlad, N P Smith, and R P Thompson Gut 1996; 39: 334-335. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.334 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pigbel-like syndrome in a vegetarian in Oxford. J M Farrant, Z Traill, C Conlon, B Warren, N Mortensen, F V Gleeson, and D P Jewell Gut 1996; 39: 336-337. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.336 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pouch permeability: breaching barriers to understanding pouchitis? I Bjarnason, I Menzies, and A Macpherson Gut 1996; 39: 338-339. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.338 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Microparticles in Crohn's disease--has the dust settled? J J Powell, R S Harvey, and R P Thompson Gut 1996; 39: 340-341. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.340 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letter

	Colorectal adenoma-carcinoma sequence. K Khosraviani Gut 1996; 39: 342. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.342 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Proximal colonic motility. S J Cole, A H Raimundo, and D B Silk Gut 1996; 39: 342. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.342-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

	Reply Fernando Fernandez-Banares, Eduard Cabre, and Miquel A Gassull Gut 1996; 39: 342. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.342-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Review

	Techniques in the Management of Gallstone Disease R Hermon Dowling Gut 1996; 39: 342-343. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.342-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Consultations in Gastroenterology R F Harvey Gut 1996; 39: 343. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.343 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Octreotide: From Basic Science to Clinical Medicine L O'Donnell Gut 1996; 39: 343. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.343-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Portal Hypertension II L M Blendis Gut 1996; 39: 343-344. doi:10.1136/gut.39.2.343-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]