Preston Pemberton Purdum
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
300 Billingsley Rd Suite 200 Charlotte NC, 28211Rating
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Dr. Preston Purdum is a gastroenterologist practicing in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Purdum specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Purdum performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Altered mucin core peptide expression in acute and chronic cholecystitis.
- TIPS-associated hemolysis and encephalopathy.
- Short-bowel syndrome: a review of the role of nutrition support.
- Intravenous interferon administered during liver transplantation is not effective in preventing hepatitis C reinfection.
- Cyclosporine: indications and use in gastrointestinal diseases.
- Biochemical and histologic evaluation of recurrent hepatitis C following orthotopic liver transplantation.
- Hepatic lidocaine metabolism and liver histology in patients with chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis.
- Hepatic lidocaine metabolism is useful in the selection of patients in need of liver transplantation.
- Hepatic lidocaine metabolism and complications of cirrhosis. Implications for assessing patient priority for hepatic transplantation.
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