Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1030 | Open Access
Angelo Di Vittori, Fabio Marilungo, Vittorio Bartolotta, Federica Marinucci, Marino Di Furia, Fabio D’Emidio and Andrea Gardini
Introduction: Acute Cholecystitis (AC) presents a significant burden in emergency departments worldwide, with controversies surrounding its optimal management. This study aimed to compare short-term outcomes in patients with AC treated with Emergency Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (ELC) vs. Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholecystostomy (PTC) followed by Delayed Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (DLC).
Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 56 consecutive patients with ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 14, 2024 PDF
Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1029 | Open Access
Jile Florient Mimiesse, Mauria Gilga Ibobi , Marlyse Ngalessami Mouakosso , Auriol Ata , Clausina Mikolélé Ahoui Apendi, Ngala Itoua-Ngaporo, Bovane Molami , Arnaud Mongo Onkouo, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Céline Sandra Adoua , Motoula Latou, Hostaud Atipo Ibara , Michelle Ngouadzi , Deby Gassaye, Rémy Constant Bokoya , Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara and Jean-Rosaire Ibara
Objective: determine the frequency of liver fibrosis and identify factors associated with fibrosis among alcohol drinkers in Brazzaville.
Population and method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which took place from February 1st to August 31st, 2023, a period of six months. Epidemiological data were collected in the different districts of the city of Brazzaville. The Suza ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 09, 2024 PDF
Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1027 | Open Access
Günay Uluç
To investigate the reasons for presentations of receiving which type of report, liver diseases causing transplantation, and degrees of affinity of the living donors with patients undergoing liver transplantations who presented to the general surgery committee outpatient clinic of the hospital to receive a health committee report in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2023 in which the pandemic ended.
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RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 08, 2024 PDF
Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1026 | Open Access
Heather Gosnell, Shreya Narayanan, Saritza Mendoza, Chaitanya Chaphalkar, Ambuj Kumar, and Jennifer Seminerio
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) poses a significant global health concern, with a rising incidence particularly among women of reproductive age. Managing IBD during family-planning, pregnancy, and post-partum periods presents complex challenges. This study aims to quantify prevalent practices in IBD management among pregnant patients, comparing academic vs. community settings, and gastroenterologist’s vs. obstetricians or advanced practice providers. An ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 12, 2024 PDF
Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1025 | Open Access
Evaristus S Chukwudike, Akwi W Asombang, Joao Filipe G Monteiro , Kelsey Sawyer , Erick Argueta , Nkengeh N Tazinkeng, Ganiyat K Oyeleke, Stella-Maris C Egboh, Avis A Nowbuth and Steven F Moss
Background: Nigeria has the highest global Helicobacter pylori infection prevalence rate. The increasing resistance of H. pylori to antibiotic treatment with concomitant increasing eradication failure is a growing global concern. We aimed to evaluate Nigeria's H. pylori eradication rates and antibiotic resistance patterns.
Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Global Index Medicus, Africa-Wide Information, and ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 16, 2024 PDF