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Serum mucin 3A as a potential biomarker for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
Conclusion: The diagnostic efficiency for EHCC of MUC3A is obviously superior to CA19-9 and CEA, and a high level of serum MUC3A indicates a poor prognosis, therefore, MUC3A can be used as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for EHCC. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - May 26, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jing Wang Haibin Zhou Yucheng Wang Haitao Huang Jing Yang Weigang Gu Xiaofeng Zhang Jianfeng Yang Source Type: research

EncephalApp Stroop App predicts poor sleep quality in patients with minimal hepatic encephalopathy due to hepatitis B-induced liver cirrhosis
Conclusions: The total Off-time plus On-time of EncephalApp predicts poor sleep quality in patients with MHE due to hepatitis B-induced cirrhosis. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - May 26, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ming Luo Xiao-Bing Yu Sheng-Juan Hu Fei-Hu Bai Source Type: research

Endoscopic ultrasound versus computed tomography in determining the resectability of pancreatic cancer: A diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis
Conclusions: Both EUS and CT provide reasonable sensitivity and specificity to detect the resectability of pancreatic cancer. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - May 26, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Muhammad I. O. Rahman Brian P. H. Chan Parsa M Far Lawrence Mbuagbaw Lehana Thabane Mohammad Yaghoobi Source Type: research

Minimal hepatic encephalopathy and sleep disorders in patients with cirrhosis: Which comes first ?
Lorenzo Ridola, Oliviero Riggio, Stefania Gioia, Silvia NardelliSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2020 26(3):111-112 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - May 26, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lorenzo Ridola Oliviero Riggio Stefania Gioia Silvia Nardelli Source Type: research

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children less than 10 kilograms: A comparative study
Conclusion: PEG is a safe technique in children less than 10 kg, and the complications rate is comparable with older children. The use of positive transillumination and small needle for measuring the distance between the skin and the stomach enhances the safety of the procedure. PEG should be considered in children less than 10 kg who need supportive or continuous enteral nutrition for different reasons. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Osama A Bawazir Source Type: research

Social media usage pattern and its influencing factors among celiac patients and their families
Conclusions: Celiac patients are highly involved in social media activities for purposes related to their disease. We encourage healthcare providers to be available online to provide trustable and high-quality educational materials. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ahmed Al Sarkhy Source Type: research

Incidence of symptomatic cholelithiasis after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and its association with rapid weight loss
Conclusion: We found a 3.5% incidence of symptomatic cholelithiasis among post-LSG patients in a period of 2 years. Rapid weight loss was the only risk factor that contributed to the development of post-LSG gallbladder disease. Statistical Analysis Used: Results were expressed as absolute numbers and percentages for categorical variables and as mean and standard deviation for continuous variables. A paired sample t-test was performed to determine significant differences between means at different time stamps. Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Faisal A Alsaif Fahad S Alabdullatif Mohammed K Aldegaither Khalid A Alnaeem Abdulrahman F Alzamil Nouf H Alabdulkarim Abdullah D Aldohayan Source Type: research

Epidemiology of irritable bowel syndrome and its associated factors in Saudi undergraduate students
Conclusion: Overall, 15.8% of participants in this study met the Rome IV criteria for IBS diagnosis. IBS was associated with several lifestyle factors, as well as family history and emotional stress. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Omar F AlButaysh Azam A AlQuraini Abdulmohsen A Almukhaitah Yasser M Alahmdi Fahad S Alharbi Source Type: research

Efficacy of a bismuth-based quadruple therapy regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: Treatment with a bismuth-based quadruple therapy was effective in eradicating H. pylori infection in 78.3% of Saudi patients with an ITT analysis and in 87.8% as per-protocol analysis. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fahad Alsohaibani Mohammed Alquaiz Khalid Alkahtani Hamad Alashgar Musthafa Peedikayil Abdulrahman AlFadda Majid Almadi Source Type: research

Treatment with compound Lactobacillus acidophilus followed by a tetracycline- and furazolidone-containing quadruple regimen as a rescue therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection
Conclusions: Patients who failed multiple attempts at H. pylori eradication may benefit from a treatment with probiotics followed by a tetracycline- and furazolidone-containing quadruple regimen. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Airu Liu Yuxin Wang Yingxiao Song Yiqi Du Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of probiotics in irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: Current evidence shows particular combinations, species or strains of probiotics are effective for overall IBS symptoms. However, it is hard to derive a definite conclusion due to high heterogeneity and unclear risk of bias of some trials. Large well-designed and rigorous trials are warranted. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jian-Rong Sun Chen-Fan Kong Xiang-Ke Qu Chao Deng Yan-Ni Lou Li-Qun Jia Source Type: research

Strategies for Helicobacter pylori eradication in the year 2020
Rinaldo Pellicano, Davide Giuseppe Ribaldone, Gian Paolo CavigliaSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2020 26(2):63-65 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rinaldo Pellicano Davide Giuseppe Ribaldone Gian Paolo Caviglia Source Type: research

Is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography safe during pregnancy ?
Qilin Tang, Kai ZhangSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2020 26(1):61-62 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 17, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Qilin Tang Kai Zhang Source Type: research

The impact of inpatient capsule endoscopy on the need for therapeutic interventions in patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding
Conclusion: Inpatient VCE is an effective tool to identify patients who need specific therapeutic interventions. Patients with negative VCE are unlikely to be readmitted or require specific therapeutic interventions in the index admission. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 17, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Majid Alsahafi Paula Cramer Nazira Chatur Fergal Donnellan Source Type: research

Operable gastric adenocarcinoma with different histological subtypes: Cancer-specific survival in the United States
Conclusions: Patients with GSRC had a similar prognosis to those with NGSRC. The proposed nomogram allowed a relatively accurate survival prediction for operable GA patients after gastrectomy. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 17, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chun-Lin Lin Guang-Wei Zhu Yong-Jian Huang Wei Zheng Shu-Gang Yang Jian-Xin Ye Source Type: research