In patients with cirrhosis, the combination of sclerotherapy and octreotide is more effective than sclerotherapy alone in controlling acute variceal bleeding, but there is no difference between the overall mortality rates associated with the two approaches to treatment.

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In this population-based study, CD and UC incidences increased dramatically in adolescents across a 24-year span, suggesting that one or more strong environmental factors may predispose this population to IBD.

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Colorectal segmental resection appears to be associated with several unpleasant functional symptoms when compared with nodule excision. Information about functional outcomes should be provided to patients managed for rectal endometriosis, and should be considered when deciding on the most appropriate treatment of this disease.