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View article: Paving a Path Forward After an Unsuccessful GI Fellowship Match
Paving a Path Forward After an Unsuccessful GI Fellowship Match Open
The gastroenterology (GI) fellowship match is among the most competitive subspecialty matches in internal medicine, with approximately 35% of applicants going unmatched annually. For many trainees, not matching can feel like a significant …
View article: Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Compassionate Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroparesis in Patients on Chronic Opioids
Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy for Compassionate Treatment of Symptomatic Gastroparesis in Patients on Chronic Opioids Open
View article: Patient adherence to surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps and factors associated with loss to follow-up
Patient adherence to surveillance colonoscopy after endoscopic resection of colorectal polyps and factors associated with loss to follow-up Open
Post-polypectomy surveillance colonoscopy (SC) plays an integral role in efforts to reduce colorectal cancer risk, but its effectiveness is invariably dependent on patient compliance. This study aimed to evaluate patient adherence to SC af…
View article: A Novel Checklist Approach to Reduce Time Under Anesthesia in Neurosurgery
A Novel Checklist Approach to Reduce Time Under Anesthesia in Neurosurgery Open
Operational neurosurgical delays can be improved using sequential checklists by constraining the variability in each phase. The article provides a conceptual novel checklist that provides a modular approach and completion of all steps in a…
View article: Real-World Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Endoscopic Patient Outcomes in an Ambulatory Setting: A Retrospective Study at a Large Tertiary Center
Real-World Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Endoscopic Patient Outcomes in an Ambulatory Setting: A Retrospective Study at a Large Tertiary Center Open
Background: Glucagon-like peptide receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are associated with delayed gastric emptying and may increase the risk of aspiration due to retained gastric contents. There are no guidelines on peri-endoscopic use of GLP-1 …
View article: Quantification of interstitial cells of Cajal and fibrosis during gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy and its association with clinical outcomes
Quantification of interstitial cells of Cajal and fibrosis during gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy and its association with clinical outcomes Open
Background and study aims Alterations to interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) and collagen fibrosis have been implicated in the pathogenesis of gastroparesis. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of pyloric muscle sampling during g…
View article: Classification and Locoregional Treatment of Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors
Classification and Locoregional Treatment of Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumors Open
View article: Metformin-Induced Acute Hepatitis
Metformin-Induced Acute Hepatitis Open
Metformin is considered an initial oral pharmacotherapy of choice for treating hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although safe in the vast majority of the population, rare side effects will come to light as the prevalence o…
View article: Milky Ascites: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Milky Ascites: A Diagnostic Dilemma Open
View article: Acute acalculous cholecystitis as a rare gastroenterological association of COVID-19: a case series and systematic review
Acute acalculous cholecystitis as a rare gastroenterological association of COVID-19: a case series and systematic review Open
AAC can occur in association with COVID-19. If left undiagnosed, it may adversely impact the clinical course and outcomes of patients. Therefore, it should be considered among the differential diagnoses of the right upper abdominal pain in…
View article: Prospective study on the efficacy of endoscopic through-the-scope tack and suture system for gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy mucosal incision site closure
Prospective study on the efficacy of endoscopic through-the-scope tack and suture system for gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy mucosal incision site closure Open
Background and study aims Mucosal closure after gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) can be difficult due to the thick gastric mucosa. We evaluated the use of a novel through-the-scope (TTS) suture system for G-POEM mucosotomy clos…
View article: Large Colon Polyp as the Only Manifestation of Chronic Schistosomiasis Infection
Large Colon Polyp as the Only Manifestation of Chronic Schistosomiasis Infection Open
CASE REPORT Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a parasitic infection caused by the blood fluke of phylum Platyhelminthes, recognized for significant morbidity in endemic areas.1,2 We present a case of a patient with colonic polyp as the only m…
View article: March of the Eosinophils: A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis, Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia
March of the Eosinophils: A Case of Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis, Immune Thrombocytopenia, and Iron Deficiency Anemia Open
View article: Wandering Mucosal Melanoma Presenting as Occult Gastrointestinal Blood Loss Anemia
Wandering Mucosal Melanoma Presenting as Occult Gastrointestinal Blood Loss Anemia Open
View article: Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Cancer of the Duodenum Causing Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Mixed Adenoneuroendocrine Cancer of the Duodenum Causing Gastric Outlet Obstruction Open
CASE REPORT A 57-year-old woman with a medical history of diverticulitis and small bowel obstruction presented with nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain, and weight loss. Her initial examination was unremarkable except mild epigastric tendern…
View article: Boerhaave Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review
Boerhaave Syndrome: A Report of Two Cases and Literature Review Open
Boerhaave's syndrome is a rare yet serious condition associated with high mortality and morbidity. Diagnosis of this syndrome is usually done with the aid of imaging and prompt management should be initiated to improve the outcomes. Treatm…
View article: Dysphagia: A Rare Presentation of Sarcoidosis
Dysphagia: A Rare Presentation of Sarcoidosis Open
Gastrointestinal (GI) sarcoidosis is a rare manifestation of this multi-systemic granulomatous disorder. Esophageal involvement is extremely rare and there have been few case reports about this. Our article reports a case of esophageal sar…
View article: Mycophenolate-Induced Colitis: A Rare Side Effect
Mycophenolate-Induced Colitis: A Rare Side Effect Open
Mycophenolic acid (MPA) is a well-known immunosuppressive medication that is widely used in solid organ transplant recipients. This medication is known to have various gastrointestinal (GI) side effects. Some of those side effects are simp…
View article: Optimizing the complexities of unforeseen risk in healthcare with innovation and technology: a proposed framework
Optimizing the complexities of unforeseen risk in healthcare with innovation and technology: a proposed framework Open
The United States (U.S.) healthcare system is a subject of debate.Fifteen years ago, the U.S. healthcare system was declared almost broken, and it has not improved since (1).U.S. citizens spend much more money on healthcare than any other …
View article: Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Causing Myelopathy Resulting in Gait Imbalance
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma Causing Myelopathy Resulting in Gait Imbalance Open
Plasmacytomas are neoplasms of plasma cells that can involve the bone marrow, the bone itself, or soft tissue without bone marrow involvement. Extramedullary plasmacytomas are most commonly found in the upper respiratory tract in a total o…
View article: Hyperplastic Gastric Polyp Causing Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Acute Blood Loss Anemia
Hyperplastic Gastric Polyp Causing Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Acute Blood Loss Anemia Open