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View article: Ultrasound of the Gallbladder—An Update on Measurements, Reference Values, Variants and Frequent Pathologies: A Scoping Review
Ultrasound of the Gallbladder—An Update on Measurements, Reference Values, Variants and Frequent Pathologies: A Scoping Review Open
Objective: We aimed to provide an update on ultrasound measurements of the gallbladder with studies focusing on measurement techniques, reference values, and influencing factors. Anatomical anomalies and common pathological findings are di…
View article: Treatment of Crohn’s disease with complex fistula disease using an exclusion diet
Treatment of Crohn’s disease with complex fistula disease using an exclusion diet Open
Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) is considered the standard of care for the treatment of children with Crohns Disease (CD) but it is rarely used in adults. The main reason for this might be severe dietary restrictions, resulting in a redu…
View article: Association of part-time clinical work with well-being and mental health in General Internal Medicine: A survey among Swiss hospitalists
Association of part-time clinical work with well-being and mental health in General Internal Medicine: A survey among Swiss hospitalists Open
Introduction Burnout and low job satisfaction are increasing among the General Internal Medicine (GIM) workforce. Whether part-time compared to full-time clinical employment is associated with better wellbeing, job satisfaction and health …
View article: Challenges in the diagnosis of marginal zone lymphoma with symptoms of small intestinal disease: a case report and scoping review of the literature
Challenges in the diagnosis of marginal zone lymphoma with symptoms of small intestinal disease: a case report and scoping review of the literature Open
Diagnostic workup for suspected small intestinal marginal zone lymphoma is challenging, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach. Endoscopy, imaging including 2-18F-FDG-PET/CT and small bowel resection or dissection of hyperme…
View article: Histological remission of eosinophilic esophagitis under asthma therapy with IL-5 receptor monoclonal antibody: A case report
Histological remission of eosinophilic esophagitis under asthma therapy with IL-5 receptor monoclonal antibody: A case report Open
Our case shows the effects of therapy with a novel agent not yet approved for this condition but for other diseases, with histological resolution of EoE after treatment. Complete clinical remission was not observed, which exemplifies the c…
View article: Neutropénies
Neutropénies Open
View article: Neutropenien
Neutropenien Open
View article: Aortic compression of the esophagus: A case report and literature review
Aortic compression of the esophagus: A case report and literature review Open
Distal aortic compression of the lower esophagus with consecutive dilatation of the proximal esophagus was first described in the literature in 1932. Here, the authors describe the case of a 66 year-old male complaining of gastroesophageal…
View article: Coccygodynie
Coccygodynie Open
View article: Coccygodynie
Coccygodynie Open
View article: The Contribution of the Left Phrenic Nerve to Innervation of the Esophagogastric Junction
The Contribution of the Left Phrenic Nerve to Innervation of the Esophagogastric Junction Open
The contribution of the left phrenic nerve to innervation of the esophagogastric junction. The esophagogastric junction is part of the barrier preventing gastroesophageal reflux. We have investigated the contribution of the phrenic nerves …
View article: Conservative treatment of hepatic portal venous gas consecutive to a complicated diverticulitis: A case report and literature review
Conservative treatment of hepatic portal venous gas consecutive to a complicated diverticulitis: A case report and literature review Open
A pneumoportogram (hepatic portal venous gas, HPVG) is a very rare and usually associated with bowel ischemia and from poor prognosis. The last decades saw the emergence of numerous other aetiologies (also benign) with a shift of paradigm …
View article: Linderung durch Warmduschen bei akutem Abdomen
Linderung durch Warmduschen bei akutem Abdomen Open
Patienten mit wiederkehrenden abdominellen Symptomen sind eine diagnostische Herausforderung. Die Kenntnis des hier präsentierten, noch wenig bekannten Krankheitsbildes kann zur Vermeidung allzu umfangreicher Abklärungen beitragen.
View article: Linderung durch Warmduschen bei akutem Abdomen
Linderung durch Warmduschen bei akutem Abdomen Open
Patienten mit wiederkehrenden abdominellen Symptomen sind eine diagnostische Herausforderung. Die Kenntnis des hier präsentierten, noch wenig bekannten Krankheitsbildes kann zur Vermeidung allzu umfangreicher Abklärungen beitragen.