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Prognostic value of free air under diaphragm on chest radiographs in correlation with peritoneal soiling intraoperatively
PurposeGastrointestinal perforation is a significant injury that originates mainly from gastrointestinal ulcers. It is associated with a high rate of...
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Phytochemistry, efficacy, and safety of medicinal plants used traditionally for the management of peptic ulcer diseases in Ethiopia: a systematic review
BackgroundDespite significant advances in synthetic medicine, medicinal plants are still widely utilized to treat peptic ulcer disease. This study...
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Benefits of 18F-FDG PET/CT for the preoperative characterisation or staging of disease in the ampullary and duodenal papillary
ObjectivesDiagnosing ampullary and duodenal papillary carcinomas (ADPCs) is challenging. In the present study, we investigated the application value...
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Endoscopic and histopathological assessment of individuals undergoing one anastomosis gastric bypass: a 2-year follow-up
BackgroundThere is much debate over the occurrence of biliary reflux to the gastric pouch after one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) and its...
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Predictors of post-discharge pain and satisfaction with pain management after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: a prospective cohort study
BackgroundPain management after bariatric surgery remains challenging given the risk for analgesia-related adverse events (e.g., opioid use disorder,...
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Reduced mortality for over-the-scope clips (OTSC) versus surgery for refractory peptic ulcer bleeding: a retrospective study
BackgroundSurgery or transcatheter arterial embolization or are both considered as standard treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding (PUB) refractory to...
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The Management of Duodenal Perforation: Change Over Time. A Case Series and Literature Review
Duodenal perforation, which may occur with a variety of etiologies (i.e., peptic ulceration, trauma, iatrogenic, etc.) is a potentially...
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Analysis of the patients with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding and comparison of Rockall and Glasgow-Blatchford scores
BackgroundNonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGB) has important morbidity and mortality. Predicting high-risk patients for mortality and...
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A novel capsule endoscopy for upper and mid-GI tract: the UMGI capsule
Backgrounds and AimsComplete and consecutive observation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract continues to present challenges for current endoscopy...
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Predicting in-hospital mortality risk for perforated peptic ulcer surgery: the PPUMS scoring system and the benefit of laparoscopic surgery: a population-based study
BackgroundThe major treatment for perforated peptic ulcers (PPU) is surgery. It remains unclear which patient may not get benefit from surgery due to...
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Epidemiologic data on acute gastrointestinal bleeding in Albania: an overview of upper and lower GI bleeding
BackgroundAcute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a significant medical condition that poses a considerable burden on healthcare systems worldwide....
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Three Hundred Four Robotically Assisted Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch Operations with Gradual Robotic Approach Implementation: Short-Term Outcomes, Complication Profile, and Lessons Learned
SettingCommunity, academic affiliated hospital.
ObjectivesIn the recent years, a movement towards robotic-assisted biliopancreatic diversion with...
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Genetically predicted visceral adipose tissue and risk of nine non-tumour gastrointestinal diseases: evidence from a Mendelian randomization study
BackgroundNumerous studies have linked visceral adipose tissue (VAT) to gastrointestinal diseases. However, it remains unclear whether these...
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Outcomes of Duodenal Switch with a Moderate Common Channel Length and Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass: Does One Pose More Risk?
BackgroundTraditional duodenal switch (DS) typically leaves a short common channel and is infrequently performed in part due to increased risk of...
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Is the new potent acid-inhibitory drug vonoprazan effective for healing idiopathic peptic ulcers? A multicenter observational study in Akita Prefecture, Japan
BackgroundThe incidence of peptic ulcers unrelated to H. pylori infection and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), termed idiopathic...
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Duodenal tuberculosis; uncommon cause of gastric outlet obstruction
Gastrointestinal tuberculosis manifesting as isolated duodenal involvement is uncommon. We present a case of 52 years old man with post-prandial...
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Predictors of morbidity in revisional bariatric surgery and bariatric emergencies at an MBSAQIP-accredited community hospital
IntroductionBariatric surgery revisions and emergencies are associated with higher morbidity and mortality compared to primary bariatric surgery. No...
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A case of duodenal duplication cyst mimicking a pancreatic pseudocyst with intracystic hemorrhage
BackgroundDuodenal duplication cysts in adults are rare, and a preoperative diagnosis remains difficult because clinical manifestations are...
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Upcoming Italian clinical practice guidelines on endoscopic bariatric treatment of overweight and obesity: design and methodological aspects
Obesity/overweight and its complications are a growing problem in many countries. Italian Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery for Obesity...
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The influence of simultaneous pancreas–kidney transplantation on the evolution of diabetic foot lesions and peripheral arterial disease
PurposeSimultaneous pancreas–kidney transplantation (SPKT) remains the best treatment option in patients with type 1 diabetes and chronic kidney...
