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Trainees’ Exposure to the Field of Neurogastroenterology and Motility in Internal Medicine and General Surgery Residency Programs Open
Background The disorders of neurogastroenterology and motility (NGM) are common, yet studies have shown that medical students have a relative lack of knowledge and confidence in this field, which may lead to poorer patient outcomes. We sou…
Do the Results of Bile Cultures Affect the Outcomes of Patients with Mild-to-Moderate Ascending Cholangitis? A Single Center Prospective Study Open
Background/Objectives: Bile cultures are recommended in patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). We sought to evaluate if bile cultures affect the outcomes of patients with mild-to-moderate ascending chola…
Prior abdominal surgery as a potential risk factor for colonic diverticulosis or diverticulitis Open
BACKGROUND Abnormal colonic pressure profiles have been associated with an increased risk of colonic diverticulosis. A surgical history is a known risk factor for abdominal adhesions and these may lead to increased intraluminal colonic pre…
A Novel Model to Predict Inadequate Bowel Preparation Prior to Colonoscopy Incorporating Patients’ Reactions to Drinking the Laxative Open
Background and Aims: Prior studies have identified predictors of inadequate preparation with limited success. We aimed to build a model that could predict the likelihood of inadequate preparation by also including factors related to the pa…