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Presents a case study on Peutz-Jeghers syndrome in a 26-year old man. Problems associated with the syndrome including chronic intussusception; Factor which reinforces the concept that gastric and duodenal Peut-Jeghers polyps are more frequently associated with malignancy than polyps in the small bowel and colon; Significance of endoscopy to gastroenterologists in the management of the syndrome.

Presents several abstracts of medical studies for gastroenterologists. "A Controlled Trial of Carbenoxolone Sodium Capsules in the Treatment of Duodenal Ulcer," by R. D. Montgomery et al; "Reduction of Gastric Acid Secretion on a Low Salt Diet and Furosemide," by M. L. Kothari et al; "Polyarteristis Nodosa Presenting as an Acute Abdomen," by Henry W. Brown Jr. and Surit Gosh.

Presents several abstracts for gastroenterologists. "Site and Localization of Duodenal Ulcers: A Study at Operation," by R. M. Kirk; "Retrospective Review of 208 Proved Cases of Anastomatic Ulcer," by John R. Condon and Norman C. Tanner; "Three Cases of Ischemic Colitis," by George H. Dickson.

Presents several abstracts of articles that are of interest to gastroenterologists. "Transition From Symptomatic Diffuse Spasm to Cardiospasm," by Philip Kramer, Lauran D. Harris and Robert M. Donaldson Jr.; "A Simplified Method of Suturing the Esophageal Hiatus in the Obese Patient," by David V. Pecora; "Psychogenic Vomiting and Hypokalemia," by Oscar W. Hill.

Presents abstracts of different topics which serves as reference for gastroenterologists. Stomach; Intestines; Liver and biliary tract.

Presents several abstracts of interest to gastroenterologists. "Nonpenetrating Abdominal Injuries: Early Recognition and Management," by J. R. Gandy; "Regional Enterocolitis," by Henry L. Bockus; "Management of Gastrointestinal Fistulas," by John R. Paine; "Atypical Onset of Colon Cancer," by M. Wendell Dietz.

Presents a biography of the late gastroenterologist Dr. Samuel Weiss. Educational and career background; Contributions to gastroenterology; Distinctions given to him.

Discusses some of the problems with which the surgeon, as well as the gastroenterologist, is confronted after gastric resection, particularly, for duodenal cancer. Factors to which the failure to gain weight after a gastrectomy has been attributed; Ways most surgeons modified the operation; Way the resection is supposed to look.

Presents a speech by Charles H. Brown, fellow at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), delivered at the Annual Convocation of the ACG, on October 22, 1961. Role of a gastroenterologist; Management of gastrointestinal complaints and diseases; Deaths from gastrointestinal cancer.

Presents several abstracts of medical studies for gastroenterologists. "Traumatic Perforation of the Esophagus Caused By Self-Catherization With Heavy Electric Wire," by Edward S. Brewster; "Nutritional Deficiencies in Gastrocolic Fistula," by A. M. Connell; "Diagnosis and Management of Anorectal Pain," by Herman Miller.

Presents abstracts on several topics as reference for gastroenterologists. Gastrointestinal tract; Esophagus; Stomach.

Discusses the role of gastroenterologists in dealing with the disease histoplasmosis. Percentage of U.S. citizens that were correctly diagnosed with the disease in 1951; Mechanisms of the disease; Association of histoplasmosis with ulcerative colitis and regional enteritis.

Reports on the methods of studying x-ray lesions of the small intestine. Efforts of researcher Walter Mills to study on small intestine; Difficulties encountered by gastroenterologist with overlapping intestinal loops; Discovery of pathological lesion; Occurrence of small intestinal lesion.

Explores the challenge posed by patients with chronic diarrhea to gastroenterologists. Review of studies on chronic diarrhea; Classification of chronic diarrhea; Differential diagnosis of chronic diarrhea.

Comments on the use of carbenoxolone in hastening the rate of healing benign gastric ulcers. Interest of U.S. gastroenterologist Julius Wolf in carbenoxolone; Considerations in clinical trials of carbenoxolone in the U.S., including its mechanism of action.

Presents abstracts of several studies on gastroenterology as of April 1971. "Role of Occult Blood Loss in Anemia After Partial Gastrectomy," by I. M. Baird et al., published in a 1970 issue of the journal "Gut"; "The Gastric Disorder in Immunoglobulin-Deficient Patients," by J. J. Twomey et al., published in a 1970 issue of the journal "Annals of Internal Medicine"; "Gastric Obstruction From Gastronomy Tube," by R. M. Vasquez, M. Goldin and S. G. Economou, published in a 1970 issue of the "Illinois Medical Journal."

Presents a calendar of events related to the associations of gastroenterologists in the U.S. in May to October 1969. Schedule of the meetings of the American Gastroenterological Association, the Gastroenterology Research Group and the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease at the Shoreham in Washington D.C.; Announcement of the Rorer awards Contest of the American College of Gastroenterology with William H. Rorer Inc. of Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Discusses malpractice lawsuits that could arise from the medical practice of physicians and surgeons who are gastroenterologists. Circumstances in which gastroenterologists may fall victims to a legal action; Legal dispute coming from the use of new drugs; Negligence from endoscopic procedures that lawyers could use against gastroenterologists.

Presents a quiz related to gastroenterology.

Focuses on a gastrointestinal series indication for patients. Effect of the routine gastrointestinal series on patients; Responsibilities of gastroenterologists in eliminating unnecessary radiation; Maximum nonoccupational exposure recommended by the National Committee on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

Presents information on several abstracts for gastroenterologists. "Food Poisoning," by K. F. Meyer; "On the Diagnosis of Malignant Lymphoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract," by E. L. Lame, C. A. Velat and R. P. Custer; "Carbonated Soft Drinks in Roentgen Diagnosis of Foreign Bodies in the Stomach," by W. Roberts.

Presents views on what constitutes the specialty of gastroenterology. Information on the viewpoint of a young graduate of medical school on the issue; Important factor to consider when practicing good gastroenterology according to a gastroenterologist; Background on gastroenterology.

Presents an obituary for several members of the American College of Gastroenterology as of November 1973.

The article presents obituaries for Earl J. Halligan and William L. Leet, Life Fellows at the American College of Gastroenterology, and Joseph Efron, Associate Fellow.

Presents the list of fellows of the American College of Gastroenterology who have died, as of May 1971. David Monheit; Herbert Unterberger; George P. Wharton.

Presents an obituary to Ciro Giobbe and Milton H. Levy, members of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Pays tribute to several gastroenterologists, including Kenneth C. Peacock.

Presents a message for the new fellows, associate fellows and members of the American College of Gastroenterology as of October 1962. Importance of dedication to the College; Purpose of the College; Encouragement of active participation in the affairs of the College.

Presents an obituary for several members of the American College of Gastroenterology as of August 1961.

Provides information on the 26th Annual Convention of the American College of Gastroenterology from October 2 to 25, 1961 at the Sheraton-Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio.

Provides information on the 26th Annual Convention and Course in Postgraduate Gastroenterology which will be held in October 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio. Background on a discussion on liver disease on October 25; List of activities at the convention; Plans for the wives of the American College of Gastroenterology members.

Announces the death of Henry J. Vier, an associate fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology.

Announces the death of gastroenterologists Felix Cunha and Roman R. Perkul in 1960.

Highlights the accomplishments of the Milwaukee chapter of the American College of Gastroenterology on the occasion of its 25th anniversary in June 1960. Functions of the American College of Gastroenterology; Advantage of the College's annual convention to members.

Presents a message from Frank Borrelli, President of the American College of Gastroenterologists in 1959 about organizational matters as of March 1959. Details of a Board of Trustees meeting that was held in New York; Preview of the scientific program for the organization's convention that will be held in September in Los Angeles, California; Submission of names for Honorary Fellowship by the Credentials Committee.

Discusses factors that prove gastroenterology is a broad field. Areas in which the limitations in the field of gastroenterology exist; Topics with which a gastroenterologic internist should be familiar; Fact which indicates that gastroenterology is not a limited field.

Presents an obituary for the American gastroenterologist Elihu Katz.

Discusses the inability of some gastroenterology professionals to qualify for the Board of Trustees certification of the American College of Gastroenterology as of January 1955. Significance of the certification; Action to be taken by the Committee on Revision to consider those who did not qualify; Expectation on the way of Credentials Committee in evaluating candidates.