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Who is the Illinois gastroenterology group?

Our team of exceptional, board-certified gastroenterologists. The Illinois Gastroenterology Group (IGG) was formed in 2010 through the merger of Elgin Gastroenterology, Lake Shore Gastroenterology, and Northwest Gastroenterologists.

Is Illinois Gastroenterology moving to a new system?from illinoisgastro.com

Illinois Gastroenterology Group is excited to announce that it is moving to a new Medical Records System designed by Modernizing Medicine.

Is IGG scheduling telemedicine visits?from illinoisgastro.com

IGG is Now Scheduling TeleMedicine Visits! Click on the link below for more detail.

Is Illinois Gastroenterology moving to a new system?from illinoisgastro.com

Illinois Gastroenterology Group is excited to announce that it is moving to a new Medical Records System designed by Modernizing Medicine.

Is IGG scheduling telemedicine visits?from illinoisgastro.com

IGG is Now Scheduling TeleMedicine Visits! Click on the link below for more detail.

Is Illinois Gastroenterology moving to a new system?from illinoisgastro.com

Illinois Gastroenterology Group is excited to announce that it is moving to a new Medical Records System designed by Modernizing Medicine.

Is IGG scheduling telemedicine visits?from illinoisgastro.com

IGG is Now Scheduling TeleMedicine Visits! Click on the link below for more detail.

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The Illinois Gastroenterology Group (IGG) was formed in 2010 through the merger of Elgin Gastroenterology, Lake Shore Gastroenterology, and Northwest Gastroenterologists.

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What is portal hypertensive gastropathy?from pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Portal hypertenisive gastropathy (PHG) and GAVE syndrome are recently discovered entities who can be associated with bloodloss from gastrointestinal tract at patients with or without liver cirrhosis. PHG will be developed at 65% of patients with portal hypertension caused by liver cirrhosis but it could be developed at portal hypertension which is not caused by the liver cirrhosis. PHG is often assosiated with portal hypertension patients and presence of esofageal and /or gastric varices. Mechanism of pathogenesis PHG is still not completely cleared up, but regulation of gastric nitric oxide level, postaglandins, tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and epidermal growth factor production could be important factors in development of portal hypertensive gastropathy. Mechanisms who participate in originating of Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE) are also not completly clear. Classic characteristics of this syndrome are red, often haemorrhagic lesions most often located in stomach antrum, and who could result in blood loss. More than 70% of patients with GAVE syndrome have no cirrhosis or portal hypertension. But when liver cirrhosis is present, it is very difficult to make difference between GAVE and PHG. This review will be focused on incidence, clinical importance, etiology, pathofisiology and treatment of PHG, and how to differentiate between GAVE syndrom and PHG in a case that there exists.

Where is portal hypertension located?from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Its typical location is in the gastric fundus and upper body of the stomach although it can affect the whole stomach and even other areas of the gastrointestinal tract, such as the small bowel or the colon 1-8.

What is the pathophysiology of GAVE?from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The pathophysiology of GAVE is not fully understood. In patients with cirrhosis, portal hypertension appears not to be essential in its development as patients do not respond to portal pressure-reducing therapies, such as TIPS or surgical shunt 40, 62. Liver insufficiency seems to play a significant role in the development of GAVE because it develops in patients with more severe liver dysfunction 59and it has been shown to resolve after liver transplantation 61, 63. Speculation regarding an accumulation of substances not metabolized by the liver which may induce vasodilatation and/or angiogenesis has been suggested as a posible mechanism 62. The association between GAVE and hormones with vasodilating properties such as gastrin 18, 54, 59and prostaglandin E264has also been suggested. Finally abnormal antral motility 65and mechanical stress 18have also been associated to the pathogenesis of GAVE which is further supported by the antral distribution of the lesions.

What is the best way to diagnose PHG?from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Some studies have evaluated alternative non-endoscopic methods for the diagnosis of PHG 31, 32such as MRI or CT although until further evaluation in larger populations is available, endoscopy still remains the chief diagnostic method. In a study evaluating the efficacy of capsule endoscopy in the evaluation of the presence and size of varices, capsule endoscopy was shown to have only moderate sensitivity and specificity for the detection of PHG 33. Future studies should specifically evaluate its efficacy in evaluating not only the presence but also the severity of PHG as capsule endoscopy will be particularly important in the evaluation of lesions in the small bowel.

What are the characteristics of GAVE syndrome?from pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Classic characteristics of this syndrome are red, often haemorrhagic lesions most often located in stomach antrum, and who could result in blood loss. More than 70% of patients with GAVE syndrome have no cirrhosis or portal hypertension.

Can portal hypertension cause hemorrhage?from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Portal hypertensive gastropathy and gastric antral vascular ectasia may cause gastrointestinal hemorrhage in patients with portal hypertension. While the former presents exclusively in patients with portal hypertension; gastric antral vascular ectasia can also be observed in patients with other conditions. Diagnosis is established with upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, although some cases may require a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. The most frequent manifestation is ferropenic anemia that may become transfusion dependent. Treatment in portal hypertensive gastropathy is focused on portal pressure reducing drugs, mainly non selective beta-blockers while in gastric antral vascular ectasia it is based on endoscopic ablation. More invasive options can be utilized in case of failure of first line therapies, although this should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Is GAVE a PHG?from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Histologically, GAVE lesions are completely distinct from PHG so biopsy can be used to distinguish between these two entities particularly in those cases in which the endoscopic appearance of the lesions may lead to some confusion 59. Findings in full-thickness mucosal biopsies that are highly suggestive of GAVE are mucosal vascular ectasia, fibrin thombi, fibrohyalinosis and spindle cell proliferation without signs of inflammation. However, the absence of these characteristics on biopsy does not preclude its diagnosis as biopsies are normally not deep enough 67.

What is GI Partners of Illinois?

GI Partners of Illinois, LLC is one of the largest gastroenterology specialty groups in the US and the largest one in IL. We are pleased to be serving our patients, referring physicians and other providers throughout the Chicagoland area.

Do GI partners have to quarantine?

All GI Partners staff members are screened for symptoms and undergo daily temperature checks. Employees are required to self-quarantine and seek appropriate medical help if they develop signs and symptoms of COVID-19.

Is GI Partners offering in person procedures?

GI Partners is offering in-person and endoscopic procedures across all locations, and we still welcome telehealth visits by request. Please contact our offices to schedule an appointment.

Do we check temperature of patients upon arrival?

We check the temperature of all patients upon arrival.