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Non-gastrointestinal stromal tumor, mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract: a review of tumor genetics, pathology, and cross-sectional imaging findings
There is a diverse group of non-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that demonstrate...
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Autism spectrum disorders and the gastrointestinal tract: insights into mechanisms and clinical relevance
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are recognized as central neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed by impairments in social interactions,...
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Endoscopic Evaluation of PET/CT Abnormalities in the Gastrointestinal Tract: Yield and Approach
BackgroundUnexpected hypermetabolic activity is often encountered in the gastrointestinal tract when PET/CT is performed for various indications,...
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Pathophysiology and surgical outcomes of patients with fungal peritonitis from upper gastrointestinal tract perforation: a retrospective study
PurposeTo compare the pathophysiology and surgical outcomes of emergency surgery for upper gastrointestinal tract perforation with and without fungal...
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Barium Sulfate Deposition in the Gastrointestinal Tract: Review of the literature
BackgroundBarium sulfate is utilized for imaging of the gastrointestinal tract and is usually not deposited within the wall of the intestine. It is...
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Foreign body-intestinal canal angle guides management of ingested foreign bodies in the lower gastrointestinal tract
BackgroundDetermining whether prompt surgery is required for patient with ingested foreign bodies is clinically important.
PurposeTo evaluate the...
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Methanogenic archaea in the human gastrointestinal tract
The human microbiome is strongly interwoven with human health and disease. Besides bacteria, viruses and eukaryotes, numerous archaea are located in...
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Food-Specific IgG4 Is Elevated Throughout the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
BackgroundFood-specific immunoglobulin G4 (FS-IgG4) is associated with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE); however, it is not clear whether production is...
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Standardized and quality-assured predictive PD-L1 testing in the upper gastrointestinal tract
As a result of the high approval dynamics and the growing number of immuno-oncological concepts, the complexity of treatment decisions and control in...
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Nomogram for Predicting the Risk of Complications after Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal from the Adult Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
BackgroundIngested foreign bodies may become impacted in the upper gastrointestinal tract, requiring endoscopic removal.
AimsTo establish and...
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Emerging role of bacterial outer membrane vesicle in gastrointestinal tract
Bacteria form a highly complex ecosystem in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. In recent years, mounting evidence has shown that bacteria can release...
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Magnifying endoscopy is superior at detecting easy-missed neoplastic lesions on the upper gastrointestinal tract
Magnifying endoscopy is advantageous in detecting precancerous lesions. Our study aimed to clarify its ability to detect easily missed neoplastic...
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Predictors of urinary tract infection after lower gastrointestinal surgery
BackgroundUrinary tract infections (UTIs) cause postoperative morbidity in patients undergoing lower gastrointestinal (GI) surgery that can prolong...
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Intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in immunoglobulin A vasculitis with gastrointestinal tract involvement
ObjectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of patients who received intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) for immunoglobulin A vasculitis...
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Gut feelings: mechanosensing in the gastrointestinal tract
The primary function of the gut is to procure nutrients. Synchronized mechanical activities underlie nearly all its endeavours. Coordination of...
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Regular use of low-dose of opioids after gastrointestinal surgery may lead to postoperative gastrointestinal tract dysfunction in children: a Chinese national regional health center experience sharing
BackgroundThe need for pain management is increasing in pediatrics, but the side effects of overuse or abuse of analgesics can be harmful to...
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The efficacy of sclerotherapy as the initial treatment in patients with bleeding from Dieulafoy’s lesion of the upper gastrointestinal tract
BackgroundDieulafoy’s lesion (DL) is a rare and important cause of acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (ANVUGIB), however, there is a...
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Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection involving gastrointestinal tract with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis
Chronic active EBV infection (CAEBV) is a lymphoproliferative disorder of T- or NK-cell type in Asian countries. CAEBV involving the gastrointestinal...
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Imaging findings of gastrointestinal tract tumors in children and adolescents
Gastrointestinal (GI) tract tumors are rarely seen in children and adolescents, and can easily be misdiagnosed. Lymphoma is the most frequent GI...
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Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Cystic Fibrosis
Purpose of ReviewTo discuss all the various motility disorders impacting people with Cystic Fibrosis (PwCF) and provide diagnostic and management...
