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Utilizing CT-derived extracellular volume fraction to distinguish hepatocellular adenoma from focal nodular hyperplasia Open
This study evaluates the efficacy of computed tomography derived extracellular volume (ECV) fraction in differentiating focal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) from hepatocellular adenoma (HCA). Forty-eight pathologically proven lesions (21 HCA an…
View article: Temporal Trends and Regional Variations in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Etiology: A Multinational Study Across Asia
Temporal Trends and Regional Variations in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Etiology: A Multinational Study Across Asia Open
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a major health burden in Asia. Advances in antiviral therapies are reshaping the etiological landscape of HCC. This study evaluated temporal shifts in HCC etiology across Asian countries a…
Evaluation of Histological Criteria and Immunoserological Testing of Simplified Criteria for the Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis Open
Background/Aims: The International Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) Group recommends the new histological criteria (HC) (2022) and modified immunoserological testing for diagnosing AIH. The diagnostic utility of the 2022 HC was evaluated. The si…
The Effect of Nutritional Education on Nutritional Status and Quality of Life in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis Open
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of nutritional education on nutritional knowledge, nutritional status, and quality of life in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods: Thirty patients participated. At baseline, assessment…
Ornidazole-Induced Liver Injury: The Clinical Characterization of a Rare Adverse Reaction and Its Implications from a Multicenter Study Open
Background and Aims: Ornidazole, a nitroimidazole antibiotic, is widely used for protozoal and anaerobic infections and is generally considered safe. However, ornidazole-induced liver injury (OILI) is an underrecognized yet potentially sev…
Hexagonal Enhancement Pattern on Hepatobiliary Phase MRI: A New Diagnostic Marker for Budd-Chiari Syndrome Open
Purpose The aim of our study is to identify the hexagonal-shaped specific enhancement pattern observed in the hepatobiliary phase images obtained using hepatocyte-specific contrast agents in patients who developed chronic hepatic parenchym…
Investigation of Hepatitis C, D, and HIV Seroprevalence and Evaluation of APRI and FIB-4 Scores in HbsAg-Positive Patients Open
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of HDV (hepatitis delta virus), HCV (hepatitis C virus), and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) coinfections among HBsAg-positive patients and to determine the severity of liver fibrosis and bioche…
Determination of the Viremia and Genotype Distribution of the Hepatitis C Virus and the Seroprevalence of HIV Co-Infection Open
Our study will contribute to the elimination programs of HCV, an important public health problem, and the epidemiological data in our region.
Clinical and Biochemical Characteristics of a Danish and Turkish Cohort of Incident and Prevalent Patients with Primary Biliary Cholangitis Open
Background/Aims: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic liver disease influenced by environmental, genetic, and epigenetic fac tors, with varying incidence across populations. This study compared demographic, biochemical, and treat…
Cirrhosis in Transition: Emerging Concern in a Post-Pandemic World Open
Cite this article as: Turan Gökçe D, Akdoğan M. Cirrhosis in transition: emerging concern in a post-pandemic world. Turk J Gastroenterol. 2025;36(1):1-2.
View article: Efficacy and safety of double balloon enteroscopy in patients with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: Single center experience
Efficacy and safety of double balloon enteroscopy in patients with Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome: Single center experience Open
Background and Aims: Our understanding of the clinical outcomes of double balloon enteroscopy in individuals with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is limited. The purpose of this study is to assess double balloon enteroscopy’s effectiveness and safe…
Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Early Treatment and Chronicity Outcomes in Acute Severe Hepatitis B Open
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of patients diagnosed with acute severe hepatitis B (ASHB) who received early antiviral therapy compared to those who did not. Patients diagnosed with acute hepatitis B between February 20…
The stress and happiness levels of gastroenterologists in Turkiye and factors influencing them Open
Aims: This study aimed to investigate the stress and happiness levels of gastroenterologists in Turkiye and the factors affecting them. Methods: The authors designed a 25-question questionnaire to investigate gastroenterologists’ stress an…
Mushroom Intoxication in Türkiye: A Nationwide Cohort Study Based on Demographic Trends, Seasonal Variations, and the Impact of Climate Change on Incidence Open
Background/Aims: Mushroom intoxication poses a considerable public health risk due to its potential for severe toxicity and fatality. This study aims to investigate demographic trends, diagnostic locations, and mortality rates of patients …
Relapsing Polychondritis and Artiritis in a Patient with Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report Open
A 31-year-old male presented with a history of vitiligo and extensive ulcerative colitis who developed relapsing polychondritis (RPC) manifesting as bilateral auricular chondritis, nasal chondritis, and polyarthritis. Despite the initial a…
Does the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection higher in liver transplant recipients?: A single-center experience. Open
Background: Liver transplant (LT) recipients with COVID-19 have been reported as a high-risk population for severe disease through the COVID-19 pandemic. Studies have shown that liver transplantation did not significantly increase the risk…
Diagnosis and Treatment of Autoimmune Hepatitis: Questions, Answers, and Illustrative Cases: Endorsed by Autoimmune Liver Diseases Special Interest Group, Turkish Association for the Study of Liver Open
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare, immune-mediated liver disease. It has a heterogeneous nature with varied clinical presentations. The management of patients with AIH is challenging in many ways. The main difficulties are inexperience …
Tissue quantitative RT–PCR test for diagnostic significance of cytomegalovirus infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease and treatment response: Cytomegalovirus infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease Open
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an opportunistic pathogen that exacerbates inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are no clear diagnostic criteria for CMV infection in IBD patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the importance of the dia…
Erythema nodosum: a clinical sign of acute pancreatitis Open
Although pancreatic pathologies are primarily and mostly manifested by abdominal complaints, they can also occur with other organ systems. Erythema nodosum is the most common variant of panniculitis. In this study, we present a patient wit…
View article: BNT162b2 or CoronaVac as the Third Dose against Omicron: Neutralizing Antibody Responses among Transplant Recipients Who Had Received Two Doses of CoronaVac
BNT162b2 or CoronaVac as the Third Dose against Omicron: Neutralizing Antibody Responses among Transplant Recipients Who Had Received Two Doses of CoronaVac Open
We evaluated neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron variant and Anti-Spike IgG response in solid organ (SOT) or hematopoietic stem cell (HSTC) recipients after a third dose of BNT162b2 (BNT) or CoronaVac (CV) following two doses of CV…
View article: Colonic Slow Transit in Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation and Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy
Colonic Slow Transit in Patients with Dyssynergic Defecation and Effectiveness of Biofeedback Therapy Open
Background: Colonic transit is delayed in two-thirds of patients with dyssynergic defecation. As a result, it's possible that dyssynergic defecation and slow transit constipation are linked. There is a scarcity of research on the coexisten…
View article: Pneumatic Dilation in Geriatric Achalasia Patients
Pneumatic Dilation in Geriatric Achalasia Patients Open
The proportion of elders in the world population is increasing daily and this disease has been known to disproportionately afflict this group. Although surgical treatments, in particular per-oral endoscopic myotomy, have recently gained po…
Rare hepatocellular carcinoma presentation: Hepatoportal sclerosis Open
Hepatoportal sclerosis (HPS) is an idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (INCPH) characterized by hypersplenism, portal hypertension, and splenomegaly. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common form of liver cancer. Non-cirr…
The changing non-invasive fibrosis index value in patients with hepatitis C treated with direct-acting antiviral agents Open
Background and Aims: About 400 000 patients with hepatitis C virus die from cirrhosis-related complications and hepatocellular carcinoma every year. Direct-acting antivirals provide a sustained virologic response in more than 90% of patien…
View article: BNT162b2 or CoronaVac as the Third Dose against Omicron: Neutralizing Antibody Responses Among Transplant Recipients Who Had Received Two Doses of CoronaVac
BNT162b2 or CoronaVac as the Third Dose against Omicron: Neutralizing Antibody Responses Among Transplant Recipients Who Had Received Two Doses of CoronaVac Open
Introduction : We evaluated neutralizing antibody and anti-spike antibody (anti-S) response against omicron variant in solid organ (SOT) or hematopoietic stem cell (HSTC) receivers after third dose of BNT162b2 (BNT) or CoronaVac (CV) follo…
View article: Using the Charlson comorbidity index as a prognostic factor of lower gastrointestinal system bleeding: the experience of a tertiary center
Using the Charlson comorbidity index as a prognostic factor of lower gastrointestinal system bleeding: the experience of a tertiary center Open
Introduction: Lesions in the gastroinestinal (GI) tract that are distal to the Treitz ligament are what cause the lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGB) system. The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the Charlson Comorbidi…
Magnetic compression anastomosis using a double-balloon enteroscope for complete obstruction of Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy anastomosis Open
Standard treatment for most post-cholecystectomy bile duct injuries is Roux-en-Y hepaticojejunostomy [1]. Conventional treatment of complete anastomotic obstruction after this procedure is revision surgery, which has high morbidity and mor…