Words of welcome by the ASNEMGE President
F. Bazzoli (Italy)

Introductory remarks by the Course Directors
J. PH Drenth(The NL) and H. Hammer (Austria)

Opening Lectures

• 1. When all fails - gastrointestinal failure: causes, options and lessons
     G. Wanten (The NL)
• 2. NOTES: A new toy for boys or something to reckon with?
     P. Fockens (The NL)