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Management of bleeding peptic duodenal ulcer refractory to endoscopic treatment: surgery or transcatheter arterial embolization as first-line therapy? A retrospective single-center study and systematic review
BackgroundThe objective of this study was to compare the results of transcatheter arterial embolization ( TAE) with surgery in terms of efficacy in...
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Mid-term outcomes after single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass in treatment of morbid obesity
BackgroundAccording to several short-term studies, single-anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass offers similar weight loss to Roux-en-Y Gastric...
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Outcomes of laparoscopic modified Cellan-Jones repair versus open repair for perforated peptic ulcer at a community hospital
IntroductionMinimally invasive or open Graham Patch repair remains the gold standard approach for management of perforated peptic ulcers (PPU)....
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Perforated peptic ulcer (PPU) treatment: an Italian nationwide propensity score-matched cohort study investigating laparoscopic vs open approach
BackgroundPerforated peptic ulcer (PPU) remain a surgical emergency accounting for 37% of all peptic ulcer-related deaths. Surgery remains the...
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Duodenal Chemosensing of Short-Chain Fatty Acids: Implications for GI Diseases
Purpose of ReviewShort-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the main bacterial fermentation products in the hindgut of hindgut fermenters, are also present in...
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Changing trend in the spectrum of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in children—A multicentre experience
In children, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is an uncommon, but potentially serious, condition with diverse etiologies. A prospective study...
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IFSO Position Statement on the Role of Esophago-Gastro-Duodenal Endoscopy Prior to and after Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Procedures
One of the roles of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) is to provide guidance on the management...
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Effect of Weikang Capsule (胃康胶囊) on Aspirin-Related Gastric and Small Intestinal Mucosal Injury
ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of Weikang Capsule (胃康胶囊, WKC) on aspirin-related gastric and small intestinal mucosal injury by magnetically...
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A surgically treated case of severe upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage with gastritis cystica polyposa
BackgroundGastritis cystica polyposa (GCP) is a recently recognized entity histologically characterized by hyperplasia and cystic dilatation of the...
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Eosinophilic gastroenteritis: Clinical characteristics and management
There is paucity of published data related to eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EGE). We aimed to study the clinical characteristics, management, and...
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Comparison of Sleeve Gastrectomy with Loop Duodenojejunal Bypass Versus One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass for Type 2 Diabetes: The Role of Pylorus Preservation
BackgroundOne anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is recognized as a standard procedure in metabolic surgery. However, concerns about postoperative...
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Clinical Endoscopic and Histologic Findings of a Long-Term Follow-Up (10.7 Years) After Roux-en-Y Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass: a Prospective Study
IntroductionBariatric surgery, with laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LYGB), is one of the most effective treatments for long-term weight loss....
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Helicobacter pylori and oral–gut microbiome: clinical implications
More than half of the world’s population are colonized with H. pylori; however, the prevalence varies geographically with the highest incidence in...
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Idiopathic Peptic Ulcer: a Separate Entity or Diagnostic Uncertainty?
Purpose of the reviewIdiopathic peptic ulcer disease (IPUD) is an ulcer with no identifiable etiology. The major causes of peptic ulceration are Helic...
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Other Causes of Chronic Diarrhea in Children
Chronic diarrhea is still an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children. There are several causes of chronic diarrhea which may be due to...
