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Solitary Peutz-Jeghers Type Hamartomatous Polyp Arising from the Appendix

Successful Endoscopic Closure of Esophageal Perforation in Boerhaave Syndrome U...

Abstract Boerhaave syndrome (BS) is a rare but potentially fatal condition. Although surgery is considered the standard treatment, endoscopic therapy has acquired an important role as a minimally invasive management approach. The authors describe 2 cases of middle-aged male patients, presenting with spontaneous esophageal perforation after severe straining and vomiting. In the first case, the patient presented ...

An Atypical Presentation of a Colonic Lipoma: Avoiding Surgery with a Deeper En...

Abstract Introduction: Colonic lipomas are common mesenchymal tumours. They are usually asymptomatic and incidentally diagnosed during endoscopic or radiological examinations. Taking into account their typical endoscopic and radiological features and benign nature, tissue sampling, resection or follow-up are generally not required. Case Report: A 61-year-old woman with poor surgical fitness presented with colon...

Whipple Disease: An Atypical Diagnosis by Capsule Endoscopy in an Oldest-Old Pa...

Role of Intestinal Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Postsurgical Recurrence in C...

Abstract Introduction: Endoscopy remains the exam of choice in the evaluation of activity in Crohn’s disease (CD) after surgery (ACD-AS). However, intestinal ultrasound (IUS) may represent a noninvasive alternative. The objective of this study is to determine the diagnostic accuracy of this modality compared to endoscopy. Material and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, comprising a period of 14 months, c...

Idiopathic Chronic Pneumatosis Cystoids Intestinalis with Benign Pneumoperitone...

Lymphogranuloma Venereum-Associated Proctitis Mimicking a Malignant Rectal Neop...

Abstract Background: Chlamydia trachomatis-lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and an uncommon cause of proctitis. The diagnosis requires a high index of clinical suspicion, since the clinical, imaging, endoscopic, and histological findings can mimic multiple benign or malignant conditions like inflammatory bowel disease and rectal neoplasms. Case Presentation: We present th...

Endoscopic Resection of a Rectal Neuroendocrine Tumor: Hybrid Endoscopic Submuc...

Peroral Cholangiopancreatoscopy: New Advances Bring New Concerns

Large Pedunculated Lipoma of the Colon: Endoscopic Resection Using “Loop-and-Le...