Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Florida

Research

The following are examples of the types of research projects undertaken by physicians in the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology:

• Genetic testing in chronic and recurrent acute pancreatitis
• Secretory function testing by endoscopic technique in patients with abdominal pain suggestive of chronic pancreatitis
• Preliminary assessment of oral FK506 for Crohn's enterocutaneous fistula
• Assess effect of octreotide in decreasing pain perception in noncardiac chest pain
• Comparing two electrical generators for endoscopic sphincterotomy
• PH testing in patients on twice-daily PPI to determine nocturnal acid breakthrough
• Testing trophic factor in short-bowel patients to try to increase absorptive capacity
• Adefovir/hepatitis B for liver transplant candidates/recipients with Lamivudine-resistant HBV
• Transplant patients with hepatitis B virus to determine dose/kinetics of Boca HBVig with lamivudine
• Combination Rebetron and Interleukin 2 for previously treated nonresponders with hepatitis C virus
• Raloxifene for treatment of osteoporosis in PBC
• Embolization of portal vein of noninvolved liver segment to induce hypertrophy, allowing hepatic resection of liver tumors
• Photodynamic therapy for esophageal malignancy and Barrett's esophagus