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The characteristics of 83 giant peptic ulcers in Chinese children: Evaluation and follow-up
Conclusions: This study suggests that GPUs are strongly associated with H. pylori infection in Chinese children. Duodenal ulcers are the main type of GPU in patients older than 6 years. Appropriate diagnosis, treatment and follow-up are necessary for children with GPUs. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zifei Tang Jieru Shi Min Ji Peng Shi Zhiheng Huang Ying Huang Source Type: research

Initial experience of video capsule endoscopy at a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia
Conclusion: The diagnostic yield of VCE for Saudi patients with OGIB is comparable to that reported internationally; however, data for other VCE indications, including inflammatory bowel disease, are still lacking. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Abdulrahman Alkhormi Mohammed Y Memon Ahmad Elhafi Mishal Aljohani Abdullah Aljahdali Adil Khatimi Amer Rizvi Khaled Shaban Ghulam Yazdani Mohammed Alnasser Source Type: research

The efficacy of temporary placement of nasobiliary drainage following endoscopic metal stenting to prevent post-ERCP cholangitis in patients with cholangiocarcinoma
Conclusions: The temporary placement of ENBD following EMBE is a simple and effective treatment modality to prevent post-ERCP cholangitis, especially in patients with hilar cholangiocarcinoma. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xinjian Wan Sumin Chen Qiuyan Zhao Tian Li Shengzheng Luo Xiaobo Cai Yingchun Ren Lanting Yu Baiwen Li Source Type: research

Bone mineral density loss in patients with cirrhosis
Conclusions: The study showed that cirrhotic patients are at increased susceptibility of having decreased BMD, particularly at the LS and it highlights the need for preventive measures, especially for female patients. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ibrahim N Muhsen Omar AlFreihi Faisal Abaalkhail Abdullah AlKhenizan Mohammed Khan Abdelmoneim Eldali Fahad Alsohaibani Source Type: research

Biologic agents in inflammatory bowel disease & #8211; quality of internet website information
Conclusions: The combined quality of Internet web-based resources used for each drug was fairly consistent in scoring (intermediate to slightly above average). There was no significant advantage in the overall combined scores of the pooled physician-recommended websites when compared with the patient-searched websites. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rymon Rofaiel Nilesh Chande Source Type: research

Real-world single-center experience with entecavir and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in treatment-na & #239;ve and experienced patients with chronic hepatitis B
Conclusion: Both ETV and TDF therapy resulted in a high CVR, and the annual incidence rates of HCC and other cirrhosis-related complications were not significantly different between the two treatment groups. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Young Min Kim Hyun Phil Shin Joung Il Lee Kwang Ro Joo Jae Myung Cha Jung Won Jeon Jin Young Yoon Min Seob Kwak Source Type: research

Radiofrequency ablation versus surgical resection in elderly patients with early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma in the era of organ shortage
Conclusion: Treatment strategies for elderly patients (≥65 years) with single HCC ≤5 cm should emphasize SR as the primary therapy, while RFA can be an alternative to SR for those >75 years with single HCC ≤3 cm. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bin Yu Youming Ding Xiaofeng Liao Changhua Wang Bin Wang Xiaoyan Chen Source Type: research

Water exchange versus air insufflation for colonoscopy: A meta-analysis
Conclusion: This meta-analysis confirmed that WE method could significantly increase ADR/PDR and improve patients' acceptance of colonoscopy, while reducing the degree of pain and minimize the need for on-demand sedation and adjunct maneuvers, despite requiring more cecal intubation time. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yang Liu Qing-Ke Huang Xiu-Li Dong Piao-Piao Jin Source Type: research

Surgical resection vs radiofrequency ablation in older adults with early stage hepatocellular carcinoma: Where do we stand ?
Bandar Al-Judaibi, M Katherine DokusSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2018 24(6):309-310 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - November 19, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bandar Al-Judaibi M Katherine Dokus Source Type: research

Extraintestinal manifestations of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in Saudi Arabia
Mahmood D Al-MendalawiSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2018 24(5):307-307 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mahmood D Al-Mendalawi Source Type: research

Correlated non-nuclear COX2 and low HER2 expression confers a good prognosis in colorectal cancer
Conclusion: The study suggests that nuclear COX2 in combination with HER2 can serve as potential biomarkers for the clinical diagnosis and prognosis of CRC, and targeted inhibition of COX2 and HER2 might be an alternative strategy for the management of CRC. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fei-fei Zhou Rong Huang Jun Jiang Xiao-hong Zeng Shu-qian Zou Source Type: research

The role of the PLR & #8211;NLR combination in the prediction of the presence of Helicobacter pylori and its associated complications
Conclusion: We found the PLR–NLR combination to be a good predictor of HP presence and gastrointestinal complications associated with HP. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mustafa Kaplan Ihsan Ates Mahmut Yuksel Mehmet F Arikan Gulden Aydog Nesrin Turhan Volkan G & #246;kbulut Ertugrul Kayacetin Source Type: research

Gastric adenocarcinoma expressing human epidermal growth factor receptor in South Asian population
Conclusion: Her-2/neu is over-expressed in a limited group of gastric cancer patients in our population and indicates a significant strong association with low grades of gastric cancer. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Asma Shabbir Muhammad Asif Qureshi Abdullah Bin Khalid Talat Mirza Asma Shaikh Syed Mehmood Hasan Source Type: research

Predictors of morbidity and mortality post emergency abdominal surgery: A national study
Conclusion: American Society of Anesthesiologist score, diagnosis, stoma formation and anastomotic leak are associated with 30-day mortality after emergency surgery in Saudi Arabia. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Afnan Altamimi Mazen Hassanain Thamer Nouh Khawlah Ateeq Murad Aljiffry Abrar Nawawi Ghaith Al Saied Mohammed Riaz Huda Alanbar Abdullah Altamimi Saeed Alsareii Mashael Al-Mousa Abeer Al-shammari Saleh Alnuqaydan Amal Ghzwany Source Type: research

Mirizzi & #39;s syndrome: A scoring system for preoperative diagnosis
Conclusion: We propose a simple scoring system based on clinical, biochemical, and imaging parameters that can be useful for predicting MS in patients with complicated cholecystitis. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - September 10, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rachana D Tataria Hrishikesh P Salgaonkar Gaurav Maheshwari Premashish J Halder Source Type: research