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Cortical Activation during Swallowing Exercise Tasks: an fNIRS Pilot Study
This pilot study used functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to examine brain activity in selected regions of the left motor and sensory...
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Serotonin and vasovagal syncope
PurposeThe goal of this manuscript was to review the biological and clinical evidence that serotonin neurotransmission might play an important role...
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Usefulness of the one-step technique in functional end-to-end anastomosis for colonic surgery: results of a prospective multicentre cohort study from the Japanese KYCC group
BackgroundAlthough functional end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) using a stapler in the colorectal field has been recognised worldwide, the technique...
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Robotic liver parenchymal transection using the SynchroSeal
BackgroundThere is much heterogeneity in the instrumentation used for parenchymal transection in minimally invasive liver surgery. Instruments...
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Navigating the “First Gastroenterology Job” Search for American and International Medical Graduates
GI fellowships do not mandate curricula in career development. Often, fellows resort to peer mentorship for guidance. Fellows should recognize that...
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Anastomotic tension “Bridging”: a risk factor for anastomotic leakage following low anterior resection
BackgroundExcessive tension at the anastomosis contributes to anastomotic leakage (AL) in low anterior resection (LAR). However, the specific tension...
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Virtual Interviews in the Post-COVID-19 Emergency Era: Insights from the Gastroenterology Fellowship Applicants and Programs
BackgroundVirtual interviews are still recommended for fellowship applications, 3 years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Improving...
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Safety of Endoscopy in Cirrhosis
BackgroundEndoscopic procedures are among the most commonly performed medical procedures and the serious adverse event rate is reported to be 1–3...
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Targeted biopsy of the prostate
Diagnostic multiparametric MRI of the prostate has steadily evolved over the last three decades and can now reliably depict the dominant tumor in...
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Comparison of inflammatory markers in low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with deep neuromuscular block versus standard pressure pneumoperitoneum among patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallstone disease: a randomized control trial
BackgroundLow-pressure pneumoperitoneum (LPP) is an attempt to improve laparoscopic surgery. Lower pressure causes lesser inflammation and better...
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Surgical outreach for the Americas: a self-sustainable model for partnership and education
IntroductionIt is estimated that up to 28% of global disease burden is surgical with hernias representing a unique challenge as the only definitive...
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Low-calorie diets are effective for weight loss in patients undergoing benign upper gastrointestinal surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundObesity may increase surgical complexity in patients undergoing abdominal surgery by limiting visualization and increasing the risk of...
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Impact of DAA Treatment for HCV on Hepatocellular Carcinoma in a Predominately African American Population
PurposeThis study tested the hypothesis that our predominately AA medical center population would demonstrate a decline in HCV-driven HCC diagnosis...
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Part II: Contract Negotiation and Job Preparation–The Gastroenterology Perspective
GI fellowships do not mandate curricula in career development. Often, fellows resort to peer mentorship for guidance. Fellows should recognize that...
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Value of endoscopic grading of gastroesophageal flap valve in gastroesophageal reflux disease
ObjectiveTo investigate the significance of endoscopic grading (Hill’s classification) of gastroesophageal flap valve (GEFV) in the examination of...
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The role of multimodality imaging in the selection and management of patients treated with cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with or without hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is the mainstay of potentially curative surgical...
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Early and late assessment of renal allograft dysfunction using intravoxel incoherent motion (IVIM) and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI): a prospective study
PurposeTo evaluate the ability of the Intravoxel Incoherent Motion (IVIM) and monoexponentially ADC in renal allograft function in the early and late...
