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View article: Serum β‑hCG as a prognostic marker for colorectal adenocarcinoma in women of reproductive age: A case report and literature review
Serum β‑hCG as a prognostic marker for colorectal adenocarcinoma in women of reproductive age: A case report and literature review Open
Serological and histological examinations have unveiled the presence of free β subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (β-hCG) in some cases of colorectal adenocarcinoma. The present study describes an unusual case of a young female patien…
Tracheal Stent Ingestion: Unveiling Complications and Innovations in Management Open
Airway stenting has become integral to the therapeutic endoscopic management of benign and malignant obstructive airway diseases. Despite the increased use of stents, the absence of clear guidelines for surveillance and maintenance poses t…
The role of gut microbiota augmentation in managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an in-depth umbrella review of meta-analyses with grade assessment Open
Background and aim: Currently, there are no authorized medications specifically for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) treatment. Studies indicate that changes in gut microbiota can disturb intestinal balance and impair the immune s…
Lemmel Syndrome: Unveiling the Underrecognized Pancreatobiliary Diagnosis, Management Strategies, and Future Directions Open
Lemmel syndrome, a rare condition, is characterized by biliary obstruction caused by a periampullary diverticulum (a pouch-like outgrowth of the duodenum near the ampulla of Vater). In our case, a 76-year-old male patient presented with ep…
View article: Global trends in hepatitis C-related hepatocellular carcinoma mortality: A public database analysis (1999-2019)
Global trends in hepatitis C-related hepatocellular carcinoma mortality: A public database analysis (1999-2019) Open
BACKGROUND Hepatitis C is the leading cause of chronic liver disease worldwide and it significantly contributes to the burden of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there are marked variations in the incidence and mortality rates of H…
View article: Intensive Care Unit–Related Cholangiopathy-Induced Biliary Cast Syndrome Without Liver Transplantation: A Rare Entity
Intensive Care Unit–Related Cholangiopathy-Induced Biliary Cast Syndrome Without Liver Transplantation: A Rare Entity Open
The development of biliary cast syndrome (BCS) is very rare, mostly documented in patients with liver transplantation. The etiology of BCS is unknown; however, risk factors include post–liver transplant bile duct injury, ischemia, infectio…
Cytokine Release Syndrome–Associated Colitis: Insights From a Case of Rituximab-Induced Pancolitis Open
Rituximab (RTX), a widely used monoclonal antibody for hematologic malignancies and rheumatologic disorders, is known for infusion-related reactions. However, its potential to induce colitis is often overlooked. We present an 85-year-old w…
View article: Decoding the diagnostic dilemma: Peripheral T‑cell lymphoma presenting as acute pancreatitis: A case report
Decoding the diagnostic dilemma: Peripheral T‑cell lymphoma presenting as acute pancreatitis: A case report Open
Peripheral T cell lymphoma (PTCL) is a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma characterized by the origin of mature T-cells. PTCL demonstrates atypical clinical features and involves both nodal and extra-nodal sites. The diagnosis and treatment…
Frailty Predicts Worse Outcomes in Tumor Lysis Syndrome Open
DISCUSSION Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a potentially life-threatening complication that occurs in the setting of rapid tumor cell destruction. The Hospital Frailty Risk Score (HFRS) is a valuable tool to identify frailty in older individ…
View article: Preventive Saline Irrigation of the Bile Duct to Reduce the Rate of Residual Common Bile Duct Stones Without Intraductal Ultrasonography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Preventive Saline Irrigation of the Bile Duct to Reduce the Rate of Residual Common Bile Duct Stones Without Intraductal Ultrasonography: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) has been proven efficacious in the removal of CBD stones. Even after endoscopic stone removal, recurring cholangitis due to a residual common bile d…