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IgG4-Related Esophageal Disease Presenting as Esophagitis with Chronic Strictures

Abstract IgG4-related disease is a recently recognized autoimmune systemic disorder that has been described in various organs. The disease is characterized histologically by a dense lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate with IgG4-positive cells, storiform fibrosis, obliterative phlebitis, and can be associated with space-occupying lesions. IgG4-related disease involving the upper gastrointestinal tract is rare. We repor...

Transvenous Obliteration Procedure in the Management of Parastomal Variceal Ble...

Abstract Introduction: Parastomal variceal bleeding (PVB) is a recognized complication of ostomized patients in the presence of portal hypertension. However, since there are few reported cases, a therapeutic algorithm has not yet been established. Case Presentation: A 63-year-old man, who had undergone a definitive colostomy, recurrently presented to the emergency department hemorrhage of bright red blood from ...

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 ...

Appropriateness of Endoscopic Procedures: A Prospective, Multicenter Study

Abstract Introduction: Advances in endoscopy and open-access systems led to an increase in endoscopic procedures. However, overuse of endoscopy has been consistently reported. This study aims to assess the appropriateness of esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy referral in the private and public setting. Patients and Methods: We conducted a prospective, multicenter study at 2 public and 5 private en...

The Role of Preprocedure Screening of SARS-CoV-2 Infection: A Tertiary Care Med...

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to understand the prevalence of asymptomatic COVID-19 infection among patients undergoing endoscopic procedures at a tertiary care hospital. The results allow prediction of the magnitude of cases which this endoscopic service might witness in the next months and planning of future actions accordingly. Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in the gastroenterology depa...

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...

An Unusual Cause of Anemia: Throwing the Cat among the Pigeons

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...