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View article: Pediatric autoimmune gastritis: An international, multicentric study
Pediatric autoimmune gastritis: An international, multicentric study Open
Objectives Autoimmune gastritis (AIG) has been poorly described in childhood. We sought to identify the patterns of manifestations of pediatric AIG at onset and to describe its laboratory, clinical, and histopathological features. Methods …
View article: Gastrointestinal endoscopy for intestinal dysplasia and neoplasia detection and management in Crohn’s disease: when and how?
Gastrointestinal endoscopy for intestinal dysplasia and neoplasia detection and management in Crohn’s disease: when and how? Open
Patients with long-standing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) involving the colon have an approximately 2–3-fold risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), which remains a leading cause of mortality in this population. However, data specifically asse…
View article: Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fluid Collection and Role of Endoscopy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fluid Collection and Role of Endoscopy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature Open
Background: Postoperative fluid collections (POFCs) after abdominal surgeries, particularly pancreatic surgeries, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates and were historically managed with surgical re-exploration and drainag…
View article: The i-EUS consensus on EUS-guided gallbladder drainage: A 3-step modified Delphi approach
The i-EUS consensus on EUS-guided gallbladder drainage: A 3-step modified Delphi approach Open
Background and Objective EUS-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) has emerged as a viable alternative for patients with acute cholecystitis who are unfit for surgery. However, standardized guidelines for its indications, techniques, and m…
View article: Correction to: Upper endoscopy in elderly patients: a multicentre, cross‑sectional study
Correction to: Upper endoscopy in elderly patients: a multicentre, cross‑sectional study Open
View article: Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fluid Collection and Role of Endoscopy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Management of Postoperative Pancreatic Fluid Collection and Role of Endoscopy: A Case Series and Review of the Literature Open
Background: Postoperative fluid collections (POFCs) after abdominal surgeries, particularly pancreatic surgeries, are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates and they were historically managed with surgical re-exploration and dr…
View article: Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Case of Biliary Obstruction—A Retrospective, Multicenter Study: The B-GOOD Study
Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction in Case of Biliary Obstruction—A Retrospective, Multicenter Study: The B-GOOD Study Open
Background: EUS-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) is a novel and effective procedure for the management of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) with more durable results when compared to enteral stenting (ES). However, data comparing…
View article: Biliary drainage in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction: results of an Italian consensus conference
Biliary drainage in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction: results of an Italian consensus conference Open
View article: White light computer-aided optical diagnosis of diminutive colorectal polyps in routine clinical practice
White light computer-aided optical diagnosis of diminutive colorectal polyps in routine clinical practice Open
Background and study aims Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems could make the optical diagnosis (OD) of diminutive colorectal polyps (DCPs) more reliable and objective. This study was aimed at prospectively evaluating feasibility and diagn…
View article: Colorectal polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2024
Colorectal polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline – Update 2024 Open
Main Recommendations 1 ESGE recommends cold snare polypectomy (CSP), to include a clear margin of normal tissue (1–2 mm) surrounding the polyp, for the removal of diminutive polyps (≤ 5 mm). Strong recommendation, high quality of evidence.…
View article: Prevalence of Endoscopic and Histological Lesions at Upper Endoscopy: A Cross-Sectional, Multicentre Study in Clinical Practice
Prevalence of Endoscopic and Histological Lesions at Upper Endoscopy: A Cross-Sectional, Multicentre Study in Clinical Practice Open
Background/Aim: Prevalence of gastroduodenal endoscopic and histological lesions may modify over time due to different factors. We assessed both macroscopic and histological lesions currently detected at upper endoscopy perfo…
View article: EUS-Guided Gallbladder Drainage Using a Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent for Acute Cholecystitis: Results of a Nationwide Study with Long-Term Follow-Up
EUS-Guided Gallbladder Drainage Using a Lumen-Apposing Metal Stent for Acute Cholecystitis: Results of a Nationwide Study with Long-Term Follow-Up Open
Background: Although endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) using lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) has become one of the treatments of choice for acute cholecystitis (AC) in fragile patients, scant data are available…
View article: Upper endoscopy in elderly patients: a multicentre study.
Upper endoscopy in elderly patients: a multicentre study. Open
Background: Both macroscopic and histological lesions are frequently detected at upper endoscopy in elderly patients. We assessed the prevalence of the main endoscopic and histological alteration in aged patients who underwent upper endosc…
View article: P255 Association of penetrating disease and hypoalbuminemia with Crohn's disease anastomotic recurrence in the biological era: results of a long-term experience from a tertiary IBD center
P255 Association of penetrating disease and hypoalbuminemia with Crohn's disease anastomotic recurrence in the biological era: results of a long-term experience from a tertiary IBD center Open
Background Crohn's disease (CD) anastomotic recurrence remains a clinical challenge with significant consequences. Its relationship with perioperative factors is controversial. This study investigates factors associated with surgical and e…
View article: P612 Switching from intravenous to subcutaneous VEDOlizumab formulation in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical remission: the SVEDO Study, a multicenter IG-IBD study
P612 Switching from intravenous to subcutaneous VEDOlizumab formulation in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical remission: the SVEDO Study, a multicenter IG-IBD study Open
Background The administration of biologic drugs in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) is increasingly moving from intravenous to subcutaneous formulations. Limited data is available on the effectiveness of subcutaneous vedolizumab in patien…
View article: Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality in Italy: A Nationwide Study
Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality in Italy: A Nationwide Study Open
Background and Aims: International guidelines advise improving esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) quality in Western countries, where gastric cancer is still diagnosed in advanced stages. This nationwide study investigated some indicators fo…
View article: Repeated endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle biopsy of solid pancreatic lesions after previous nondiagnostic or inconclusive sampling
Repeated endoscopic ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle biopsy of solid pancreatic lesions after previous nondiagnostic or inconclusive sampling Open
Objectives Repeated endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)‐guided tissue acquisition represents the standard practice for solid pancreatic lesions after previous nondiagnostic or inconclusive results. Since data are lacking, we aimed to evaluate the …
View article: Switching from VEDOlizumab intravenous to subcutaneous formulation in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical remission: The SVEDO Study, an IG-IBD study
Switching from VEDOlizumab intravenous to subcutaneous formulation in ulcerative colitis patients in clinical remission: The SVEDO Study, an IG-IBD study Open
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: comparison between the first and second pandemic waves
SARS-CoV-2 infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: comparison between the first and second pandemic waves Open
View article: Lack of Seroconversion Following COVID-19 Vaccination Is an Independent Risk Factor for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Data from ESCAPE-IBD, an IG-IBD Study
Lack of Seroconversion Following COVID-19 Vaccination Is an Independent Risk Factor for SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Data from ESCAPE-IBD, an IG-IBD Study Open
This prospective study reported 2 key results: (1) lack of seroconversion following 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccines is an independent predictor of SARS-CoV-2 infection; (2) treatments for IBD were not associated with increased risk of SARS-Co…
View article: Combination of Mucosa-Exposure Device and Computer-Aided Detection for Adenoma Detection During Colonoscopy: A Randomized Trial
Combination of Mucosa-Exposure Device and Computer-Aided Detection for Adenoma Detection During Colonoscopy: A Randomized Trial Open
View article: Regret affects the choice between neoadjuvant therapy and upfront surgery for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer
Regret affects the choice between neoadjuvant therapy and upfront surgery for potentially resectable pancreatic cancer Open
View article: Reduced humoral response to two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Data from ESCAPE-IBD, an IG-IBD study
Reduced humoral response to two doses of COVID-19 vaccine in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: Data from ESCAPE-IBD, an IG-IBD study Open
View article: IBD Flare in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Therapy Discontinuation Is to Blame
IBD Flare in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Therapy Discontinuation Is to Blame Open
Lay Summary This prospective case-control study investigated the impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection on inflammatory bowel disease course and looked for risk factors associated with flares. In the severe acu…
View article: Perceived Feasibility of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenteric Anastomosis: An Italian Survey
Perceived Feasibility of Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gastroenteric Anastomosis: An Italian Survey Open
Background and Objectives: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenteric anastomosis (EUS-GEA) using lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) is emerging as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery across several indications. The aim of this sur…
View article: Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Anesthesiologist Assistance for Endoscopic Procedures
Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Anesthesiologist Assistance for Endoscopic Procedures Open
Background/Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has modified the activities of endoscopy units worldwide. Herein, we investigated the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on anesthesiologist assistance for endoscopic procedure…
View article: Common bile duct size in malignant distal obstruction and lumen-apposing metal stents: a multicenter prospective study
Common bile duct size in malignant distal obstruction and lumen-apposing metal stents: a multicenter prospective study Open
Background and study aims Feasibility of EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) using available lumen-apposing stents (LAMS) is limited by the size of the common bile duct (CBD) (≤ 12 mm, cut-off for experts; 15 mm, cut-off for non-ex…
View article: Safety and clinical efficacy of the double switch from originator infliximab to biosimilars CT‐P13 and SB2 in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (SCESICS): A multicenter cohort study
Safety and clinical efficacy of the double switch from originator infliximab to biosimilars CT‐P13 and SB2 in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (SCESICS): A multicenter cohort study Open
Data regarding double switching from originator infliximab (IFX) to IFX biosimilars in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are lacking. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of switching from originator IFX to CT…
View article: A multicenter survey on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography during the COVID-19 pandemic in northern and central Italy
A multicenter survey on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography during the COVID-19 pandemic in northern and central Italy Open
Background and study aims COVID-19 has dramatically impacted endoscopy practice because upper endoscopy procedures can be aerosol-generating. Most elective procedures have been rescheduled. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (E…
View article: Clinical management and patient outcomes of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A multicenter, prospective, cohort study
Clinical management and patient outcomes of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. A multicenter, prospective, cohort study Open