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Leading articles

	TPMT in the treatment of Crohn's disease with azathioprine L Lennard Gut 2002; 51: 143-146. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.143 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Digest

	Digest Ian Forgacs Gut 2002; 51: 143. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.143-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Commentaries

	Obesity, gender, and colon cancer E Giovannucci Gut 2002; 51: 147. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.147 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Extragastric MALT lymphoma A C Wotherspoon Gut 2002; 51: 148-149. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.148 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Science @lert

	Where do IgA plasma cells in the gut come from? S J C Golby and J Spencer Gut 2002; 51: 150-151. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.150 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Debate

	Crohn's disease recurrence can be prevented after ileal resection P Rutgeerts Gut 2002; 51: 152-153. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.152 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Crohn's disease recurrence can be prevented after ileal resection D S Rampton Gut 2002; 51: 153-154. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.153 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Inflammation and inflammatory bowel disease

	Defining the roles of perforin, Fas/FasL, and tumour necrosis factor in T cell induced mucosal damage in the mouse intestine M Merger, J L Viney, R Borojevic, D Steele-Norwood, P Zhou, D A Clark, R Riddell, R Maric, E R Podack, and K Croitoru Gut 2002; 51: 155-163. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.155 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Fat composition may be a clue to explain the primary therapeutic effect of enteral nutrition in Crohn's disease: results of a double blind randomised multicentre European trial M A Gassull, F Fernández-Bañares, E Cabré, M Papo, M H Giaffer, J L Sánchez-Lombraña, C Richart, H Malchow, F González-Huix, and M Esteve Gut 2002; 51: 164-168. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.164 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Distribution and partial characterisation of IgG Fc binding protein in various mucin producing cells and body fluids K Kobayashi, H Ogata, M Morikawa, S Iijima, N Harada, T Yoshida, W R Brown, N Inoue, Y Hamada, H Ishii, M Watanabe, and T Hibi Gut 2002; 51: 169-176. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.169 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Coeliac disease

	Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies from coeliac patients inhibit transglutaminase activity both in vitro and in situ C Esposito, F Paparo, I Caputo, M Rossi, M Maglio, D Sblattero, T Not, R Porta, S Auricchio, R Marzari, and R Troncone Gut 2002; 51: 177-181. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.177 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Therapy update

	New steroids for IBD: progress report S B Hanauer Gut 2002; 51: 182-183. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.182 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Colorectal cancer

	Expression of CDX2 in normal and neoplastic human colon tissue and during differentiation of an in vitro model system D Qualtrough, T Hinoi, E Fearon, and C Paraskeva Gut 2002; 51: 184-190. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.184 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Obesity and colorectal cancer risk in women P D Terry, A B Miller, and T E Rohan Gut 2002; 51: 191-194. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.191 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of folate supplementation on mucosal cell proliferation in high risk patients for colon cancer K Khosraviani, H P Weir, P Hamilton, J Moorehead, and K Williamson Gut 2002; 51: 195-199. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.195 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Molecular characteristics of serrated adenomas of the colorectum E J Sawyer, A Cerar, A M Hanby, P Gorman, M Arends, I C Talbot, and I P M Tomlinson Gut 2002; 51: 200-206. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.200 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Imaging

	Performance of multidetector computed tomography colonography compared with conventional colonoscopy Th Gluecker, G Dorta, W Keller, P Jornod, R Meuli, and P Schnyder Gut 2002; 51: 207-211. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.207 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Motility and visceral sensation

	Role of nitric oxide in gastric motor and sensory functions in healthy subjects S D Kuiken, M Vergeer, S H Heisterkamp, G N J Tytgat, and G E E Boeckxstaens Gut 2002; 51: 212-218. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.212 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Role of nitric oxide in the gastric accommodation reflex and in meal induced satiety in humans J Tack, I Demedts, A Meulemans, J Schuurkes, and J Janssens Gut 2002; 51: 219-224. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.219 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Injectable silicone biomaterial for faecal incontinence due to internal anal sphincter dysfunction N J Kenefick, C J Vaizey, A J Malouf, C S Norton, M Marshall, and M A Kamm Gut 2002; 51: 225-228. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.225 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Pancreatic disease

	Serum levels of procarboxypeptidase B and its activation peptide in patients with acute pancreatitis and non-pancreatic diseases C A Müller, S Appelros, W Uhl, M W Büchler, and A Borgström Gut 2002; 51: 229-235. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.229 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Alcohol abuse and the risk of pancreatic cancer W Ye, J Lagergren, E Weiderpass, O Nyrén, H-O Adami, and A Ekbom Gut 2002; 51: 236-239. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.236 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Biliary disease

	Endoscopic transpapillary biopsies and intraductal ultrasonography in the diagnostics of bile duct strictures: a prospective study D Domagk, C Poremba, K-H Dietl, N Senninger, A Heinecke, W Domschke, and J Menzel Gut 2002; 51: 240-244. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.240 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A randomised controlled trial of endoscopic sphincterotomy in acute cholangitis without common bile duct stones C-K Hui, K-C Lai, W-M Wong, M-F Yuen, S-K Lam, and C-L Lai Gut 2002; 51: 245-247. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.245 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Liver disease

	Advancing donor liver age and rapid fibrosis progression following transplantation for hepatitis C M Wali, R F Harrison, P J Gow, and D Mutimer Gut 2002; 51: 248-252. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.248 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	INK4a-ARF alterations in liver cell adenoma A Tannapfel, C Busse, F Geißler, H Witzigmann, J Hauss, and C Wittekind Gut 2002; 51: 253-258. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.253 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Establishment of standardised SLA/LP immunoassays: specificity for autoimmune hepatitis, worldwide occurrence, and clinical characteristics M Baeres, J Herkel, A J Czaja, I Wies, S Kanzler, E L R Cancado, G Porta, M Nishioka, T Simon, C Daehnrich, W Schlumberger, P R Galle, and A W Lohse Gut 2002; 51: 259-264. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.259 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Hyperlipidaemic state and cardiovascular risk in primary biliary cirrhosis M Longo, A Crosignani, P M Battezzati, C Squarcia Giussani, P Invernizzi, M Zuin, and M Podda Gut 2002; 51: 265-269. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.265 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The role of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPSS) in the management of bleeding gastric varices: clinical and haemodynamic correlations D Tripathi, G Therapondos, E Jackson, D N Redhead, and P C Hayes Gut 2002; 51: 270-274. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.270 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Idiopathic non-cirrhotic intrahepatic portal hypertension in the West: a re-evaluation in 28 patients S Hillaire, E Bonte, M-H Denninger, N Casadevall, J-F Cadranel, D Lebrec, D Valla, and C Degott Gut 2002; 51: 275-280. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.275 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Case reports

	A case of primary low grade mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the oesophagus S Hosaka, N Nakamura, T Akamatsu, T Fujisawa, Y Ogiwara, K Kiyosawa, E Hidaka, H Ota, T Katsuyama, and H Inagaki Gut 2002; 51: 281-284. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.281 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Gut file

	Emergency colonoscopy for distal intestinal obstruction syndrome in cystic fibrosis patients R G Shidrawi, N Murugan, D Westaby, K Gyi, and M E Hodson Gut 2002; 51: 285-286. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.285 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Occasional viewpoint

	Evaluating ERCP is important but difficult P B Cotton Gut 2002; 51: 287-289. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.287 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Reviews

	Molecular pathogenesis of iron overload D Trinder, C Fox, G Vautier, and J K Olynyk Gut 2002; 51: 290-295. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.290 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters

	Immunosuppression, IBD, and risk of lymphoma J R Bebb, G P Aithal, and R P H Logan Gut 2002; 51: 296. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.296 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Current guidelines fail young patients with oesophagogastric cancer M A Foster and S E A Attwood Gut 2002; 51: 296-297. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.296-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute appendicitis in Japanese soldiers in Burma: support for the "fibre" theory J Black Gut 2002; 51: 297. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.297 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	GRP and stimulation of acid secretion H L Waldum, A K Sandvik, P Hildebrand, and C Beglinger Gut 2002; 51: 297-298. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.297-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book reviews

	Textbook of Gastrointestinal Radiology, 2nd edn, vols 1 and 2: Edited by R M Gore, M S Levine. UK: Harcourt Publishers Ltd, 2000, £265, illustrated, pp 2261. ISBN 072167836 S Halligan Gut 2002; 51: 298. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.298 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Core Curriculum in Adult Primary Care Series: Gastroenterology: The Core Curriculum Committee HealthStream, Nashville, TN, USA. ISBN 1-57276 943-2 R Jones Gut 2002; 51: 298. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.298-a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Recent Advances in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: Edited by M S Bhutani, R K Tandon. Jaypee Brothers, pp 678. ISBN 81 7179-810-1 M Bramble Gut 2002; 51: 298-299. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.298-b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Hepatobiliary Diseases: Pathophysiology and Imaging: Edited by K Okuda, D G Mitchell, Y Itai, et al. Oxford: Blackwell Science, 2001, £150, pp 764. ISBN 0-632-05542-1 S P Olliff Gut 2002; 51: 299. doi:10.1136/gut.51.2.299 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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