Celiac disease with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in pediatric patient: A rare case report
October 2024
There are several clinical manifestations of celiac disease, an autoimmune enteropathy caused by gluten intake, including extra-intestinal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Although it is linked to dilated...
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Endoscopic and stool-based colorectal cancer screening coverage among US veterans: A survey analysis using 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data
October 2024
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for the overall US population, with over 153,000 new cases annually. It is one the most diagnosed cancers in veterans and...
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The dual role of LncRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma: Friend and foe
October 2024
In eukaryotes, RNA molecules called long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) have been found. Molecules that exceed 200 base pairs in length are incapable of coding for proteins. Studying the function of LncRNAs...
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Endoscopic management of ingested foreign bodies in children: A tertiary center experience in Bangladesh
October 2024
To examine the features of foreign body ingestion and evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic therapy for foreign body ingestion in Bangladeshi children....
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Effective non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids with sclerosing foam and novel injection device
October 2024
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Metastatic extra-skeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the pancreas: A rare case report and comprehensive review
October 2024
Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (ESMC) metastasizing to the pancreas in isolation is a rare entity. We present a case of a 30-year-old gentleman who underwent surgery for chondrosarcoma of...
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Efficacy and Safety of BoozLiv™ as an add on therapy in patients with alcoholic liver disease: An open-label, randomized controlled trial
October 2024
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) poses a significant global health threat, contributing to millions of deaths each year. Despite the well-established link between chronic alcohol consumption and liver...
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Prevalence of knowledge and awareness about Helicobacter pylori infection among urban population of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Available online 1 September 2024
This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of knowledge and awareness of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among the urban population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The study...
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Intermittent endoscopic dilation - A new method to prevent restenosis after benign esophageal stricture incision
July 2024
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized on April 2, 2022, due to esophageal ulcer and stricture. No tumor cells were found in the pathological biopsy. Considering the diagnosis of benign esophageal stricture,...
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Natural alkaloids as potential treatments for esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma: A comprehensive review
July 2024
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the most dangerous variant of esophageal cancer, and the most common in developing countries. Its ever-increasing incidence, due to cell resistance to available...
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Silent storm: Unveiling a rare threat -a case report on atrio-esophageal fistula
July 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects a significant proportion of older individuals, with prevalence rates of 3.8 % in those over 60 and 9.0 % in those over 80 years old, posing a considerable risk of...
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Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A clinical, endoscopic, and histopathological perspective –a single centre cross-sectional study
July 2024
•Higher prevalence of ERD compared to NERD: 67% of patients had ERD, significantly higher than the 8.8% reported in the broader GERD population.•Increased frequency of hiatus hernia: 48% of patients...
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Advancement of the relationship between esophageal microorganisms and esophageal diseases
July 2024
Research on esophageal microbiota is now still a relatively new field though with certain message has been known. Previously, the esophagus was considered devoid of a significant bacterial population....
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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease among the urban population of Saudi Arabia
July 2024
Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a significant global health issue affecting millions and placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems. This study investigates the prevalence and influencing...
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The feasibility of endoscopic autogenous fat transplantation in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: An animal pilot study
July 2024
Endoscopic injection is one of the simplest minimally invasive methods for the treatment of gastroesophageal diseases. However, the safety of injection material limits its clinical application. We investigated...
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Chinese expert consensus on radiofrequency therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease 2024
July 2024
Radiofrequency (RF) therapy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). During the procedure, electrodes are meticulously inserted into the lower esophageal...
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Ultrasound-guided drainage of giant intramural duodenal hematoma: A case report
April 2024
Intramural duodenal hematoma (IMDH) is relatively uncommon and typically arises following blunt abdominal trauma, particularly among children. Abdominal pain, vomiting, and upper abdominal discomfort...
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Use of ‘Diarrhea Stool Card’ in acute diarrhea management in under 5 Years children in resource constraints country
April 2024
Antibiotics are often overused in the management of diarrhea, despite few indications. Lack of confidence regarding the causative organism and limited access to diagnostic facilities contribute to the...
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Celiac disease: A rare cause of cirrhotic portal hypertension - A case report
April 2024
Celiac disease, triggered by gluten, rarely manifests as cirrhotic portal hypertension. We present the case of a 35-year-old male with concurrent cirrhosis and celiac disease, highlighting their complex...
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Road of recovery in gastrointestinal surgery: From ERAS to FRAS
April 2024
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) starts mainly with colorectal surgery and has been shown to improve clinical outcomes and cost savings in almost all major surgical specialties during the implementation...
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Location characteristics of gastric low-grade, high-grade dysplasia and early cancer for endoscopic diagnosis
April 2024
Revealing out the hot zone and feature of early gastric cancers (EGCs) and dysplasia frequently developed is important for endoscopic screening and surveillance. This study aimed to investigate the...
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Measurement of colonic transit time in patients with refractory chronic constipation referred to a tertiary center
April 2024
Measurement of colonic transit time (CTT) of different colon segments can help to find the subtype of constipation and the appropriate treatment. This study aimed to estimate the segmental and total...
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Evaluation of hematological parameters and lipid profile in dyspeptic patient with gastric Helicobacter pylori infection, southern Ethiopia, 2022 GC
April 2024
Helicobacter pylori is gram-negative bacteria that mainly inhabits the human stomach and is one of the causes of dyspepsia. However, it is not confined to gastrointestinal tract and extends its pathogenesis...
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A case of phlegmonous gastritis complicated by stomach necrosis requiring gastrectomy
January 2024
Phlegmonous Gastritis (PG) is a rare and swiftly progressing disease that is often fatal. It typically involves severe invasion of the gastric wall by bacteria. Due to its vague symptoms, diagnosis...
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