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View article: A Comparative Study of Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis vs. Non-Alcoholic Hepatitis Patients from a Cohort with Chronic Alcohol Dependence
A Comparative Study of Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis vs. Non-Alcoholic Hepatitis Patients from a Cohort with Chronic Alcohol Dependence Open
The rate of alcoholic hepatitis (AH) has risen in recent years. AH can cause as much as 40–50% mortality in severe cases. Successful abstinence has been the only therapy associated with long-term survival in patients with AH. Thus, it is c…
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View article: Gastric Siderosis Due to Oral Ferrous Sulfate Supplements
Gastric Siderosis Due to Oral Ferrous Sulfate Supplements Open
Gastric siderosis is the deposition of excess amount of iron from oral ferrous sulfate supplements to the gastric mucosa. It is an often overlooked entity in the literature and can be related to symptoms such as dyspepsia, nausea, and mele…
View article: Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Colon in a 46-Year-Old: A Rare Disease With Limited Literature
Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Colon in a 46-Year-Old: A Rare Disease With Limited Literature Open
Sarcomatoid carcinoma (SCA) is an extremely aggressive, rare malignancy composed of mixed epithelial and mesenchymal components. Fewer than 10 cases of SCA of primary colonic origin have been reported in the literature. SCA has a poor prog…
View article: Intrapulmonary Gallstones and Pleuro-Biliary Fistula Formation Due to Complication From Prior Cholecystectomy: A Case Report and Literature Review
Intrapulmonary Gallstones and Pleuro-Biliary Fistula Formation Due to Complication From Prior Cholecystectomy: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Intrapulmonary gallstones and the formation of pleuro-biliary fistula is a rare complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The stones are most commonly found in the right lower lobe of the lungs. The symptoms tend to be insidious in nat…
View article: A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in the Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy and Clostridioides difficile Infection in Patients With Cirrhosis
A Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Safety of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in the Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy and Clostridioides difficile Infection in Patients With Cirrhosis Open
The microbiome of the human gut and liver coexists by influencing the health and disease state of each system. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has recently emerged as a potential treatment for conditions associated with cirrhosis, s…
View article: Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy for acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and study aims Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT) is an endoscopic procedure for management of patients with acute appendicitis (AA). In addition to being minimally invasive, it has the added advantages of preserv…
View article: Safety and efficacy of EUS-guided ablation of pancreatic lesions with ethanol versus ethanol with paclitaxel: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Safety and efficacy of EUS-guided ablation of pancreatic lesions with ethanol versus ethanol with paclitaxel: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and Objectives: EUS-guided ethanol ablation has emerged as an alternative method for pancreatic lesions. Recently, paclitaxel was added to ethanol to assess ablative effects in pancreatic lesions. We performed a systematic revie…
View article: Endo-sponge in management of anastomotic colorectal leaks: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Endo-sponge in management of anastomotic colorectal leaks: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and study aims Following colorectal surgery, anastomotic dehiscence and leak formation has an incidence of 2 % to 7 %. Endo-SPONGE has been applied in the management of anastomatic leaks (ALs) after colorectal surgery. This is t…
View article: Intraluminal Endovascular Coil Migration: A Rare Complication Post-Embolization of the Gastroduodenal Artery for a Previously Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer
Intraluminal Endovascular Coil Migration: A Rare Complication Post-Embolization of the Gastroduodenal Artery for a Previously Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer Open
View article: EUS-guided pelvic drainage: A systematic review and meta-analysis
EUS-guided pelvic drainage: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
EUS-PAD offers a viable alternative that can minimize the need for surgical intervention in the drainage of pelvic abscesses. EUS-PAD has also demonstrated long-term clinical success with an acceptable rate of complications.
View article: Efficacy of transoral outlet reduction in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients to promote weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Efficacy of transoral outlet reduction in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patients to promote weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Background and study aims Transoral outlet reduction (TORe) is an endoscopic procedure used in patients with weight gain post Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy and …