Serological screening for coeliac disease in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis
ConclusionWe did not find CD in children with JIA. Long term studies with more JIA patients are needed to provide more precise interpretation. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - June 8, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Duodenal lymphocytosis in functional dyspepsia
ConclusionsIn our cohort of dyspeptic patients, duodenal lymphocytosis is significantly associated with bloating and the simultaneous presence of duodenal lymphocytosis and H. pylori infection is significantly more prevalent than in control subjects. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - June 5, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Conversion to EUS-guided internal gallbladder drainage from percutaneous cholecystostomy: A successful case using a novel plastic stent
Publication date: Available online 4 June 2019Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): Yuki Hayashi, Kosuke Minaga, Tomoe Yoshikawa, Tatsuya Ishii, Hisakazu Matsumoto, Yoshito Uenoyama, Yukitaka YamashitaAbstractFor acute cholecystitis with high surgical risk, endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage (EUS-GBD) has shown high clinical and technical success rates. Dilation of the punctured fistula is a technically challenging aspect of EUS-GBD. Over-dilation makes stent insertion easier; however, it increases the risk of bile leakage. Currently, the endoscopic devices available for EUS-GBD are limited, whi...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - June 5, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Clinical presentation and outcomes of acute diverticulitis in a Middle Eastern population
ConclusionsIt appears that there is a low prevalence of acute diverticulitis in Arabs living in Kuwait, and that when they do present with acute diverticulitis the majority present at a relatively younger age with uncomplicated disease. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - June 5, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Egyptian liver library: An indexed database for liver disease evidence in Egypt
In conclusion; our results ring a bell inviting the development of a roadmap for liver research in Egypt targeting to put future policies to cover areas of weakness in liver research with an ultimate goal of tackling liver disease and its overwhelming socioeconomic burden in our developing country. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - June 5, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Diagnostic and prognostic value of serum IL-23 in colorectal cancer
ConclusionThe observed results suggest that IL-23 may have a potential role in the pathogenesis and progression of colorectal malignancy and may be a good marker of colorectal cancer and stage progression. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - May 31, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
High prevalence of obesity among infants presenting with intussusception: Findings in an Egyptian cohort
ConclusionThere is a high prevalence of obesity in infants presenting with intussusception, particularly under 8 months of age. The mechanistic link between obesity and the pathogenesis of intussusception deserves investigation. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - May 31, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Covered metal stent placement followed by EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy for balloon-assisted ERCP-induced duodenal perforation
Publication date: Available online 29 May 2019Source: Arab Journal of GastroenterologyAuthor(s): Min Jae Yang, Jin Hong Kim, Jae Chul Hwang, Byung Moo Yoo (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - May 30, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
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Publication date: March 2019Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology, Volume 20, Issue 1Author(s): (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - April 6, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Virulent Escherichia coli strains among Egyptian patients with acute diarrhoea versus urinary tract infection, and their antibiotic susceptibility
ConclusionThe isolated PEC was evidently and broadly resistant to the studied antibiotics, with limited influence of their phyla and virulence genes (fimH and iroN). (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 22, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Relationship between lifestyle factors and nutritional status and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among a group of adult Jordanians
ConclusionThe present study supports the findings of the presence of a relationship between macro- and micronutrients intake and some anthropometric and biochemical variables and NAFLD. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 12, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
ERCP quality indicators: The experience of a high-volume tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia
ConclusionIn a single, high-volume, tertiary care center in Saudi Arabia, the quality of ERCP met the performance targets stated by the ASGE/ACG for almost all indicators. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 12, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Lamivudine use in pregnant HBsAg-females effectively reduces maternal viremia
ConclusionThe use of lamivudine during pregnancy can effectively lower maternal viral load. Timely conducted post-vaccination serological testing is crucial to detect positive cases and immunize susceptible infants. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 9, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Hydatid disease of the liver with portal vein invasion mimicking portal vein thrombosis
We present the ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) findings of a 77-year-old male with hydatid disease of the liver with portal vein invasion mimicking portal vein thrombosis. Colour Doppler US confirmed the lack of blood flow within the portal vein and stigmata of cavernomatosis. CT clearly demonstrated a communication between the multiloculated lesion and the portal vein and the multiple daughter vesicles obstructing the portal vein. The consideration of this complication will make it possible to distinguish this entity from portal vein thrombosis and, thus, the management of the patients with hydatid cyst ...
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 9, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Hepatocellular carcinoma in a rapidly growing community: Epidemiology, clinico-pathology and predictors of extrahepatic metastasis
ConclusionThe incidence of HCC is rising in our population, extrahepatic metastasis is no longer rare and tumours larger than 5 cm and bilobar involvement are determinants of the extrahepatic metastasis. (Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: Arab Journal of Gastroenterology - March 9, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
