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Indicators of suboptimal response to anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy in patients from China with inflammatory bowel disease: results from the EXPLORE study
BackgroundPrevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing in China. The EXPLORE study evaluated the incidence and indicators of...
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Robotic surgery in emergency setting: 2021 WSES position paper
BackgroundRobotics represents the most technologically advanced approach in minimally invasive surgery (MIS). Its application in general surgery has...
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A pilot study investigating the safety and feasibility of endoscopic dilation using a radial incision and cutting technique for benign strictures of the small intestine: a study protocol
BackgroundSmall benign intestinal stenosis is usually treated by endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) or surgery. Although EBD and surgery are able to...
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Ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease: robotic intracorporeal compared to laparoscopic extracorporeal anastomosis
Laparoscopy is the first-line approach in ileocolic resection for Crohn’s disease. Emerging data has shown better short-term outcomes with robotic...
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Endoscopic management of refractory leak and gastro-cutaneous fistula after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundGastro-cutaneous fistula is a rare complication after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) with incidence of occurrence 1–2%. Most of...
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Clinical outcomes of serial endoscopic balloon dilation for duodenal Crohn’s disease-associated strictures
BackgroundEndoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is a safe and effective treatment for Crohn’s disease (CD)-associated strictures. However, serial EBDs...
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Expression of Cyr61 is associated with clinical course in patients with Crohn’s disease
BackgroundsCysteine-rich angiogenic inducer 61 (Cyr61) is emerging as an important regulator of tissue homeostasis and wound repair. We aim to...
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Dysphagia After Esophageal Replacement and Its Treatment
Dysphagia occurs temporarily or permanently following esophageal replacement in at least half of the cases. Swallowing disorder, in addition to...
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Imaging the post-treatment pelvis with gynecologic cancers
Gynecological malignancies, such as ovarian cancers, cervical cancers, and endometrial cancers, have a significant global impact. Women with...
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Computed tomography enterography predicts surgical-free survival in symptomatic stricturing Crohn’s disease
ObjectivesThe study aimed to predict surgical risks for patients with symptomatic stricturing Crohn’s disease (CD) using computed tomography...
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Esophageal Manifestations of Dermatological Diseases, Diagnosis, and Management
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this article is to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect both the skin and the esophagus.
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Inflammatory bowel disease position statement of the Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR): Crohn’s disease
The Italian Society of Colorectal Surgery (SICCR) promoted the project reported here, which consists of a position statement of Italian colorectal...
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Transanal endoluminal repair for anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection
BackgroundThere is still no consensus on the management of colorectal anastomotic leakage after low anterior resection. The goal was to evaluate the...
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Capsule Endoscopy Is Useful for Postoperative Tight Control Management in Patients with Crohn’s Disease
BackgroundIn Crohn’s disease, postoperative endoscopic activity of small bowel lesions outside the scope of ileocolonoscopy has been insufficiently...
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Sleeve gastrectomy morphology and long-term weight-loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease outcomes
BackgroundThe relationship between sleeve gastrectomy (SG) morphology and long-term weight-loss and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) outcomes...
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Multimodality imaging features of small bowel cancers complicating Crohn’s disease: a pictorial review
Patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) are at increased risk of develo** small bowel cancer, since chronic inflammation may trigger the...
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C-reactive protein monitoring after ileocecal resection and stoma closure reduces length of hospital stay: a prospective case-matched study in 410 patients with Crohn’s disease
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate a C-reactive protein (CRP)-driven monitoring discharge strategy for patients with Crohn’s disease...
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State-of-the-art surgery for Crohn’s disease: Part II—colonic Crohn’s disease and associated neoplasms
Despite advances in medical therapy, surgery continues to play a vital role in the management of Crohn’s disease and its complications. Continuing...
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Real-World Insurance Claims Analysis of Venous Thromboembolism in Japanese Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
BackgroundInflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which encompasses both ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is a risk factor for venous...
