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Gastrointestinal functions after laparoscopic right colectomy with intracorporeal anastomosis: a pilot randomized clinical trial on effects of abdominal drain, prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis, and D3 lymphadenectomy with complete mesocolic excision
PurposeRoutine use of abdominal drain or prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis is no longer part of current clinical practice in colorectal surgery....
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Feasibility of transperineal minimal invasive surgery when performing sacrectomy for advanced primary and recurrent pelvic malignancies
BackgroundThis study aimed to clarify the efficacy and safety of minimally invasive transabdominal surgery (MIS) with transperineal minimal invasive...
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Multiple intraductal papillary neoplasms of bile duct diagnosed based on endoscopic ultrasonography and peroral cholangioscopy findings
A man in his 30s was referred to our department for evaluation of bile duct stricture and removal of an intrahepatic bile duct stone. Five years...
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Risk of hepatocellular carcinoma occurrence after antiviral therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis C Infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and AimsThe risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurrence following antiviral therapy in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC)...
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A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation for patients with irritable bowel syndrome
ObjectiveMultiple randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have investigated the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for irritable bowel...
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Evaluating the performance of two different chemiluminescence analyzers systems in screening donors’ samples for HCV infection
BackgroundThe approved screening test for HCV infection among blood donors is the HCV antibody test. The diagnostic performances of the available...
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Preoperative MRI-based nomogram to predict survival after curative resection in patients with gallbladder cancer: a retrospective multicenter analysis
PurposeTo use preoperative MRI data to construct a nomogram to predict survival in patients who have undergone R0 resection for gallbladder cancer.
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Efficacy of Two Kinds of Scissor-Type Knives for Colorectal Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection: A Retrospective Comparative Study
IntroductionScissor-type knives are spreading as safe devises in endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). We evaluated the efficacy of two kinds of...
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Epidemiology and diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease
The most common chronic liver illness worldwide is metabolic dysfunction linked to fatty liver disease (MAFLD), which is poorly understood by doctors...
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Analysis of clinical characteristics of mismatch repair status in colorectal cancer: a multicenter retrospective study
BackgroundMicrosatellite instability (MSI) caused by DNA mismatch repair (MMR) deficiency is of great significance in the occurrence, diagnosis and...
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Association and temporal sequence of pneumonia and gastrointestinal bleeding after acute ischemic stroke
BackgroundStroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) are common medical complications after stroke. The previous study...
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Clinical significance of circulating biomarkers of immune-checkpoint molecules with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy in unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma
BackgroundThe aims of this study were to identify clinically significant biomarkers of a response to atezolizumab plus bevacizumab (ATZ + BV) therapy...
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Benefits of Hepatitis C Viral Eradication: A Real-World Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
BackgroundChronic hepatitis C (CHC) increases the risk of liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This nationwide cohort study...
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As the Worm Turns—A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction
BackgroundAnisakiasis, a zoonotic disease caused by the nematode Anisakis , poses a significant concern for public health, particularly in regions...
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Insights into the current state of knowledge, practice, and attitudes of physicians regarding gastrointestinal motility disorders in Egypt
BackgroundGastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders are common in clinical settings, but physicians still lack sufficient understanding and effective...
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DAMP-ing IBD: Extinguish the Fire and Prevent Smoldering
In inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), the most promising therapies targeting cytokines or immune cell trafficking demonstrate around 40% efficacy. As...
