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View article: Effect of prophylactic biliary stent in reducing recurrence of adverse events among patients awaiting cholecystectomy: an analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database
Effect of prophylactic biliary stent in reducing recurrence of adverse events among patients awaiting cholecystectomy: an analysis of the Nationwide Readmissions Database Open
View article: An Atypical Presentation of a Polyarticular Gout Flare: Case Report
An Atypical Presentation of a Polyarticular Gout Flare: Case Report Open
View article: Long-term outcomes (≥3 years) after gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for refractory gastroparesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Long-term outcomes (≥3 years) after gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for refractory gastroparesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and AimsGastric peroral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) has emerged as a novel management option for patients with refractory gastroparesis. Although G-POEM has shown excellent short-term outcomes, clinical success with symptom reso…
View article: Recurrent cholecystitis with complete internal migration of a pigtail stent treated with EUS-guided gallbladder drainage
Recurrent cholecystitis with complete internal migration of a pigtail stent treated with EUS-guided gallbladder drainage Open
View article: Icteric Leptospirosis Leading to Multiorgan Failure and Concomitant Pancreatitis
Icteric Leptospirosis Leading to Multiorgan Failure and Concomitant Pancreatitis Open
View article: Immunotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Setting of Liver Transplantation: A Review
Immunotherapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Setting of Liver Transplantation: A Review Open
The emerging field of immuno-oncology has brought exciting developments in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). It has also raised urgent questions about the role of immunotherapy in the setting of liver transplantation, both b…
View article: The Efficacy and Safety of Treatment Outcomes for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures Using a Novel Combination of Needle-Knife Stricturoplasty, Balloon Dilation, and Steroid Injection (with Video)
The Efficacy and Safety of Treatment Outcomes for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures Using a Novel Combination of Needle-Knife Stricturoplasty, Balloon Dilation, and Steroid Injection (with Video) Open
Background and Aims: Benign esophageal strictures often present with dysphagia and can significantly impair a patient’s quality of life, especially when refractory to standard endoscopic techniques. When repeat dilations fail…
View article: The Natural History of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions in Liver Transplant Recipients
The Natural History of Pancreatic Cystic Lesions in Liver Transplant Recipients Open
Objectives The management of incidentally discovered pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) with surveillance or resection often requires shared decision-making. Patients with cirrhosis are more likely to have PCLs discovered due to increased im…
View article: Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies in the Context of Food Deserts of United States
Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Deficiencies in the Context of Food Deserts of United States Open
Food deserts exist due to a multitude of factors ranging from socioeconomic status, racial disparities, geography, cost, and healthful food access. Given the vast biological function of vitamins and minerals, the clinical presentation for …
View article: Supplementary Material for: The Efficacy and Safety of Treatment Outcomes for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures Using a Novel Combination of Needle-Knife Stricturoplasty, Balloon Dilation, and Steroid Injection (with Video)
Supplementary Material for: The Efficacy and Safety of Treatment Outcomes for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures Using a Novel Combination of Needle-Knife Stricturoplasty, Balloon Dilation, and Steroid Injection (with Video) Open
Background and Aims: Benign esophageal strictures often present with dysphagia and can significantly impair a patient’s quality of life, especially when refractory to standard endoscopic techniques. When repeat dilations fail…
View article: A Rare Case of Mass-Like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
A Rare Case of Mass-Like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Open
View article: Measuring the Effect of a Resuscitation Academy on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Rates
Measuring the Effect of a Resuscitation Academy on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Rates Open
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), rates of successful resuscitation after out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) vary across the country. Amongst 132 counties in the United States, the rates of CPR survival to hospital disc…
View article: Virtually building a community of experts in the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid use using the project ECHO model
Virtually building a community of experts in the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) of opioid use using the project ECHO model Open
Purpose: Project Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) utilizes telemedicine to connect a multidisciplinary team of experts with a network of primary care physicians to enable rapid dissemination of evidence-based guidelines a…
View article: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cardiac Ascites: A Rare but Deadly Occurrence
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis in Cardiac Ascites: A Rare but Deadly Occurrence Open
BACKGROUND Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is frequently described in cirrhotic patients who develop infected ascitic fluid. However, ascites can be cardiac in origin. The phenomenon of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cardiac ascite…
View article: Sustained Resolution of Multifocal Low-Grade Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis
Sustained Resolution of Multifocal Low-Grade Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis Open
In inflammatory bowel disease, prolonged disease duration, pancolitis, histological inflammation, and subsequent dysplasia are associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer. Recommendations regarding treatment of low-grade dyspla…
View article: A Case of Persistent Median Artery Splitting the Median Nerve
A Case of Persistent Median Artery Splitting the Median Nerve Open
Introduction: Development of vascular abnormalities throughout the body are not uncommon. Little insight can be found regarding the clinical manifestations and development of these irregularities in the current data, indicating that furthe…
View article: The Efficacy and Safety of Six-Weeks of Pre-Workout Supplementation in Resistance Trained Rats
The Efficacy and Safety of Six-Weeks of Pre-Workout Supplementation in Resistance Trained Rats Open
Pre-workout supplements (PWSs) contain a cocktail of ingredients that are marketed to increase energy levels, endurance, and muscle power. PWSs are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and have a history of causing adver…