Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2021;3(1):CGI-03-1019 | Open Access
Maria Rodriguez Ortega and Enrique Montano Navarro
We present an abdominal vascular variant detected by POCUS (point-of-care ultrasound) in a 7-year-old girl who consulted for
recurrent abdominal pain. Usually the Celiac Trunk (CT) and Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) arise from the abdominal aorta independently (Figure 1a). In the ultrasound image found, there is a common celiaccomesenteric trunk (TCM), where TC and SMA are born together from ... Read more
IMAGE ARTICLE Updated Jun 22, 2021 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2021;3(1):CGI-03-1018 | Open Access
Ethem Unal, Uğur Eser Yılmaz and Nevin Yilmaz
As the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread over the world, besides typical respiratory symptoms and signs, digestive symptoms and liver injures have been frequently reported. In the present mini-review, we summarized the most recent studies reporting gastrointestinal manifestations during the course of COVID-19. Digestive symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, are not uncommon in ... Read more
MINI REVIEW Updated May 31, 2021 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2021;3(1):CGI-03-1017 | Open Access
Assy N, Saad E, Basheer M, Assy Najib and Sbeit W
As liver biopsy is invasive and has poor patient acceptability. There is an unmet need for non-invasive biomarkers in NASH patients for prognostication, and identifying patients suitable for clinical trials for treatment and monitoring. The IGF-1 protein is associated with adiposity, insulin resistance and liver fibro genesis. We assessed the performance of IGF-1 generation test in NAFLD patients after single ... Read more
SHORT COMMUNICATION Updated Mar 11, 2021 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(2):CGI-02-1016 | Open Access
Dhairya A. Lakhani, Yousaf Hadi and Melinda Smith
A 32 year-old-female presented to the emergency department with right upper quadrant abdominal pain and nausea. She also reported several self-limiting episodes of severe post-prandial abdominal pain over a period of one-year. Physical examination was unremarkable. Initial laboratory investigations including white blood test counts were normal.
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IMAGE ARTICLE Updated Sep 24, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(2):CGI-02-1015 | Open Access
Anne Mary Montero
As the medicalCOVID-19 pandemic progresses, a psychological pandemic is expected to follow suit with a sustained mental health crisis. Mental health clinicians will be critical to support, not only for the population affected, but for treating providers’ own needs, especially as the therapeutic alliance - a key driver of psychotherapeutic change– draws on both the trained skill and ... Read more
OPINION Updated Aug 19, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(2):CGI-02-1014 | Open Access
Norman Gitlin
PBC has undergone 5 name changes since the original description. These include Hanot's Cirrhosis, Xanthomatos Biliary Cirrhosis, Chronic Non Suppurative Destructive Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Currently Primary Biliary Cholangitis. The etiology and pathogenesis remain obscure however there have been a number of agents that have been evaluated without success these include, steroids, methotrexate, penicillamine, vitamin E mycophenylate and a ... Read more
LETTER TO EDITOR Updated Aug 19, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(2):CGI-02-1013 | Open Access
Roberto Oliveira Dantas
Chagas’ disease is caused by the infection of the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi with important impairment of esophageal function. Manifestations of the disease include changes in esophageal motility and megaesophagus, with symptoms of dysphagia and regurgitation, caused by nerve cells loss in the esophageal myenteric plexus. Although the motility of pharynx, upper esophageal sphincter and a short segment ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Aug 05, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(1):CGI-02-1012 | Open Access
Ortolá P, García E, Fonseca R, Gutiérrez C, Barrios JE, Mangas L, LLuna J and Vila JJ
Background: Fecal incontinence and constipation in children are frequently associated with diseases such as Spina Bifida (SB), Hirschsprung's Disease (HD) and Anorectal Malformations (ARM).
Results: We conducted a retrospective study from May 2014 to April 2019 in a tertiary hospital specialized in pediatric population. All patients with fecal incontinence and/or constipation initially received conventional medical treatment and, in case of ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jul 23, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(1):CGI-02-1011 | Open Access
Najat Bouihat, Amine Cheikh, Nezha Mouane, Younes Smani, Amine El Hassani, Mostafa El Ouennass, Hoda M. Malaty and Amina Benouda
Background: Morocco is a country in North Africa where there is limited data about gastric cancer and the epidemiology of H. pylori infection in children were not previously examined.
Aim: To conduct retrospective study to examine the prevalence of H. pylori infection and associated risk factors in in Moroccan children from two Moroccan University hospitals. Two ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 14, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(1):CGI-02-1010 | Open Access
Álvaro Zamudio-Tiburcio, Héctor Bermúdez-Ruiz, Pedro Antonio Reyes-López and Silverio Alonso López
We carry out a review of the world literature, regarding the role played by the Intestinal Microbiota (IM), when transplanted - in the decrease and disappearance of diarrhea, in many conditions. Some acute and most chronic.
Also, we show our little experience regarding the effect of Intestinal Microbiota Transplant (IMT), also known as Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT).
We refer to ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated May 12, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(1):CGI-02-1009 | Open Access
Van Kruiningen HJ, Brian West A, Khairallah LH, Compton SR and Dreznick JT
Background: A 69-year-old man presented for abdominal pain and episodes of diarrhea. He was afebrile, very thin and dehydrated, with distended abdomen. X rays showed dilated large bowel with thickened mucosa. Flexible sigmoidoscopy showed a “continuous circumferential colitis” with some membranous exudate and multiple shallow ulcers. After 26 days he required subtotal colectomy.
Methods: Immunohistochemistry and electron microscopy were ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 09, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;2(1):CGI-02-1008 | Open Access
Rajul Rastogi, Neha, Yuktika Gupta and Vijai Pratap
Portal hypertension in cirrhosis is a consequence of raised intrahepatic venous resistance, induced vasoconstriction, endothelial dysfunction and vasodilatation in splanchnic circulation. Increased splenic tissue stiffness in PH is a consequence of passive venous congestion, tissue & lymphoid hyperplasia and fibrogenesis.Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (UGIE) remains a gold-standard technique till date not only for diagnosis but also for its management.
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MINI REVIEW Updated May 05, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2020;1(1):CGI-01-1007 | Open Access
Hiroaki Iwase, Masaaki Shimada, Noboru Hirashima, Masaaki Saito, Hisashi Kondo, Noboru Urata, Satoshi Unita, Takashi Kondo, Daiki Tanaka and Takuya Tsunekawa
Objective: Endoscopic obliteration for Gastric Fundal Variceal (GFV) bleeding using cyanoacrylate glue is challenging. The study aimed to assess the safety and favorable short- and long-term outcomes of this treatment for GFV bleeding and focused on the relevance, feasibility, and quality of this technique.
Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in 101 patients who received treatment for GFV bleeding at Nagoya ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 24, 2020 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2019;1(1):CGI-01-1006 | Open Access
Marwa Ben Hmed and Slim Cherif
In the present study, the roots aqueous extract of P. atlantica was characterized for antimicrobial activity. This activity was evaluated against a panel of 7 bacteria and 5 fungal strains using agar diffusion and broth microdilution methods. Results have shown that the roots of P. atlantica exhibited moderate to strong antimicrobial activity against the tested species. The results suggested that the roots ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 26, 2019 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2019;1(1):CGI-01-1005 | Open Access
Changchun C, Cuiping Y, Xiaojin Y, Yingming L, Mingfu T, Xijin W and Junli Z
Objective: To evaluate the method of Submucosal Ligation and Suck Endoscopic Separated- Resection (SLSER) in resecting small gastric stromal tumors.
Methods: In our hospital, we observed and analyzed 61 resections of small gastric stromal tumors from July 2008 to July 2011, which were performed by submucosal ligation and suck endoscopic separated-resection. The specimens were sent for histological examination. In order to observe ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 13, 2019 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2018;1(1):CGI-01-1004 | Open Access
Nicoletta Di Simone, Matteo Gratta and Giovanni Scambia
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that occurs in genetically predisposed people in which the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine that clinically presents with malabsorption related symptoms. However it is known that celiac disease can also be the underlying cause of several non-gastrointestinal symptoms. This review summarizes the studies and data acquired on the relationship ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Oct 15, 2018 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2018;1(1):CGI-01-1002 | Open Access
Bulent Elitok
Psoriasis and eczema are among the most common diseases in humans and similar skin disorders are frequently encountered in animals. Many factors play a role in the etiology of these diseases. Although many methods and drugs have been tried in treatment, the disease is completely untreatable and repeatedly observed. Although balneotherapeutic methods have been used in people's skin diseases ... Read more
PERSPECTIVE Updated Sep 24, 2018 PDF
Clin Gastroenterol Int. 2018;1(1):CGI-01-1001 | Open Access
Bulent Elitok and Duygu Caliskan
Parvoviral enteritis caused by parvovirus is an important disease of the puppies, especially in the early stages of their lives. Most adult dogs are immune to the disease, either via natural infection or immunization. Subclinical infections characterized by seroconversion without evidence of clinical disease, are common in the unvaccinated adult. Infection is a disease characterized by hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and/or ... Read more
PERSPECTIVE Updated Sep 24, 2018 PDF