EUS of pancreatic ascariasis
We present a case of PD ascariasis diagnosed on endoscopic ultrasound. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Determinants of survival following hepatocellular carcinoma in Egyptian patients with untreated chronic HCV infection in the pre-DAA era
ConclusionSurvival following HCV-HCC in Egyptian patients undergoing HCC management in a specialised clinic setting is poor, although similar to high income country settings. CTP score is a key determinant of survival, even following adjustment for BCLC stage and HCC management. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
The prevalence of occult hepatitis B in chronic hepatitis C patients treated with interferon-based antiviral therapy
ConclusionAccording to the results of this study, the prevalence of OBI is lower than expected amongst CHC patients in Turkey and it may not be necessary to apply routine screening to IFN non-responders for OBI infection before DAA therapy. However, there is a need for multicentre studies with larger patient series. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
“Post-cut”: An endoscopic technique for managing impacted biliary stone within an entrapped extraction basket
Conclusion“Post-cut” is a feasible, effective, and safe endoscopic technique when impaction of a biliary stone with an entrapped extraction basket develops. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Successful replacement of a metallic hepaticogastrostomy stent dislocated during endoscopic retrograde cholangiography
Publication date: March 2018Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 19, Issue 1Author(s): Hiroyuki Matsubayashi, Hirotoshi Ishiwatari, Toru Matsui, Kenichiro Imai, Kinichi Hotta, Hiroyuki OnoAbstractIn the present case with lower bile duct cancer, an endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy (EUS-HGS) was placed because of repeated obstructions of biliary metallic stent. However, when the HGS was occluded, transpapillary duodenoscopic procedure was again required. During this transpapillary procedure, including biliary balloon cleaning and metallic stent deployment, the HGS stent was dislocated into the sto...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Colon cancer with rapid growth in 16 months confirmed by computed tomographic colonography
This report describes a case of rapidly growing colon cancer confirmed by computed tomographic colonography (CTC). A 75-year-old woman presented at our clinic with complaints of abdominal discomfort and melena. Colorectal examination was performed via CTC. The findings were normal. Sixteen months later, she was referred to our clinic again for positive findings on a faecal immunochemical screening test. A repeat CTC was performed, which revealed a 3 cm ulcerated tumour at the ascending colon. Colonoscopy with biopsy revealed tubular adenocarcinoma.Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy was performed and the TNM classification ...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Helicobacter pylori infection in Egypt; a very common disease with low evidence based clinical practice
Publication date: March 2018Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 19, Issue 1Author(s): Mohamed Alboraie, Walied Elhossary (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Editorial Board
Publication date: March 2018Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 19, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
A note from the Editor’s desk
Publication date: March 2018Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 19, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Globular amyloidosis of the colon
Publication date: Available online 24 May 2018Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): C. Díaz del Arco, M.J. Fernández AceñeroAbstractGastrointestinal involvement is frequent in systemic amyloidosis. However, amyloidosis can rarely be confined to the gastrointestinal tract or appear as a tumour mass. There have been few reports describing amyloid globular deposits in a variety of locations, as opposed to the usual linear ones. We herein report a rare case of globular amyloidosis involving the large bowel, which to the best of our knowledge is the second reported in the world literature.A 74-year-old man consu...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Oxidative stress is bane in chronic liver diseases: Clinical and experimental perspective
Publication date: Available online 28 May 2018Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): Devaraj EzhilarasanAbstractOxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of various chronic liver diseases (CLD) and increasing evidence have confirmed the contributory role of oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of drugs and chemical-induced CLD. Chronic liver injury is manifested as necrosis, cholestasis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Chronic administration of anti-tubercular, anti-retroviral, immunosuppressive drugs is reported to induce free radical generation during their biotransformation in the liver. Further,...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Impact of Franseen needle on rapid onsite evaluation and histological examination following endoscopic ultrasonography-guided tissue acquisition in patients with splenic malignant lymphoma
Publication date: Available online 30 May 2018Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): Tesshin Ban, Hiroshi Kawakami, Yoshimasa Kubota, Yuichiro SatoAbstractRapid onsite evaluation (ROSE) following endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration contributes to the establishment of a diagnosis for various organs. Newly designed three-plane symmetric needles for EUS-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB), such as the Franseen needle, have been developed to enable histological core tissue acquisition. However, EUS-guided tissue acquisition for hypervascular splenic lesions remains challenging. Tissue acq...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Successful conservative treatment of type 3 injury (ductal injury) developing after ERCP
We present a case with successful conservative treatment of rare injury (type 3) developing after ERCP. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding in Sudanese patients: a study on 301 patients in a specialized centre
ConclusionAcute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is common among elderly patients and the commonest cause is diverticular disease. Colonoscopy plays an important role in the diagnosis. Most patients respond to conservative therapy. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Treatment of PPI-resistant gastro-oesophageal reflux: A systematic review
ConclusionsA personalised choice of the best treatment for PPI-resistant GORD should be based on the results of an upper endoscopy and pH/MII monitoring. For patients in situations where the first line of treatment fails, we encourage the execution of trials for testing double doses of PPIs against alternative medicaments. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - July 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
