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The effect of hepatic steatosis on COVID-19 severity: Chest computed tomography findings
Conclusions: On the initial chest CT images of COVID-19 patients, presence of fatty liver is a strong predictor for severe disease. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sel & #231;uk Parlak Esra & #199; & #305;vg & #305;n Muhammed Said Be & #351;ler Af & #351;in Emre Kay & #305;pmaz Source Type: research

The efficacy of the application of the curative criteria of the 5rd edition Japanese gastric cancer treatment guidelines for early adenocarcinoma of the esophagogastric junction treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection
Conclusions: Endoscopic submucosal dissection for early adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction that met the expanded criteria of the 5th edition Japanese gastric cancer treatment guidelines were acceptable and should be the standard treatment instead of surgical resection. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zhihao Chen Yong Liu Lizhou Dou Yueming Zhang Shun He Guiqi Wang Source Type: research

Awareness and cognition of illness in Saudi Arabian patients with Crohn & #39;s disease
Conclusions: A considerable proportion of Saudi patients diagnosed with CD generally reported a negative perception of their disease. Albumin level was associated with helplessness. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mahmoud Mosli Asala Saeedi Majed Alnefaie Noor Bawahab Lujain Abdo Seigha Shobai Majid Alsahafi Omar Saadah Source Type: research

Peripancreatic fluid collections, plastic stents, and different sub-types of metal stents: Where does the evidence land ?
Conclusion: Our study, along with the current available evidence, suggests a slight advantage of metal stents over plastic stents in terms of clinical success, need for rescue procedures, and incidence of adverse events. Furthermore, it provides empirical evidence that the different sub-types of LAMS perform similarly when compared against each other. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Abed Al Lehibi Abdullah Al Jabri Shahem Abbarh Areej Al Balkhi Nawwaf Al Otaibi Thamer Almasoudi Abdullah Al Mtawa Adel AlGhamdi Ahmad Al Eid Ahmed Al Ghamdi Abdullah Al Khathlan Adel Qutub Khalid Al Sayari Shameem Ahmad Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics, natural history, and outcomes of Crohn & #39;s-related intra-abdominal collections
Conclusions: Although the majority of patients with CD-related intra-abdominal collections underwent surgical resection in this cohort, no obvious predictors of surgical intervention could be identified. The decision to perform early surgery appeared to be influenced by the findings observed on cross-sectional imaging during the follow-up of these collections. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Othman Alharbi Majid A Almadi Nahla Azzam Abdulrahman M Aljebreen Turki AlAmeel Stefan Schreiber Mahmoud H Mosli Source Type: research

Barriers to research productivity among gastroenterologists and hepatologists in Saudi Arabia
Conclusions: Barriers to research productivity are highly prevalent among gastroenterologists in Saudi Arabia. Insufficient research time and lack of funding and compensation are the most common. Interventions are needed to promote research activities. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mais AlSardi Dimah AlAskar Majid Alsahafi Turki AlAmeel Eman Al Sulais Source Type: research

Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with advanced liver fibrosis
Angelo Sangiovanni, Massimo ColomboSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(2):64-72 Surveillance is the only pragmatic approach to improve treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) owing to the fact that it allows detection of the tumor at an early and better curable stage. International liver societies recommend surveillance with biannual abdominal ultrasound (US) for patients with cirrhosis of any etiology because of their high risk of developing HCC. This strategy is considered cost-effective, as surveillance requires an articulated and costly set of interventions, including linkage to care of patients with an earl...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Angelo Sangiovanni Massimo Colombo Source Type: research

Barriers to research productivity among physicians in Saudi Arabia: Taking a deep dive into the world of academia
Bandar Al-Judaibi, M Katherine DokusSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(2):61-63 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bandar Al-Judaibi M Katherine Dokus Source Type: research

Expression analysis of aryl hydrocarbon receptor repressor (AHRR) gene in gallbladder cancer
Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study suggests that low AHRR expression may be critical in gallbladder cancer development. Our data suggests that AHRR may act as a tumor suppressor gene and its expression profile may be useful as a diagnostic marker in gallbladder cancer. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Puneet Kumar Manoj Yadav Khushi Verma Ruhi Dixit Juhi Singh Satyendra K Tiwary Gopeshwar Narayan VK Dixit Source Type: research

Proposal for a clinicopathological prognostic score for resected gastric cancer patients
Conclusion: A prognostic model comprising histological features such as Laurén subtype can be easily applied in clinical practice, and provides more prognostic information than pTNM stage alone. These models can further stratify resected GC patients and have the potential to aid in the individualization of patient management. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cristina D í az del Arco Lourdes Estrada Mu & #241;oz Elena Molina Rold & #225;n Luis Ortega Medina Soledad Garc & #237;a G & #243;mez de las Heras & #193;ngela Ch & #225;vez Ma Jes & #250;s Fern & #225;ndez Ace & #241;ero Source Type: research

Clinical characteristics and efficacy of endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal ectopic varices: A single-center study
Conclusion: Age, erythema, and the location of EcVs are considered risk factors for EcV bleeding, and the rate of bleeding is higher in patients with duodenal varices than in those with other EcVs. Endoscopic treatment is safe, effective, and feasible for controlling EcV bleeding. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wan Yipeng Wang Anjiang Li Bimin Huang Chenkai Wan Size Zhu Xuan Source Type: research

Time trends of causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and endoscopic findings
Conclusions: NVUGIB composed the majority of cases presenting with UGIB and variceal bleeding was lower than that described in prior studies, but there were no clear trends in the proportion of causes of UGIB during the study duration. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ibrahim M Alruzug Thamer A Aldarsouny Toufic Semaan Manhal K Aldaher Adnan AlMustafa Nahla Azzam Abdulrahman Aljebreen Majid A Almadi Source Type: research

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding: Causes and patient outcomes
Conclusion: Causes of UGIB in this patient population were predominantly nonvariceal and the rebleeding and mortality rates resembled those of other studies. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Majid A Almadi Abdulelah Almutairdi Ibrahim M Alruzug Thamer A Aldarsouny Toufic Semaan Manhal K Aldaher Adnan AlMustafa Nahla Azzam Faisal Batwa Badr Albawardy Abdulrahman Aljebreen Source Type: research

Restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategy in upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A randomized controlled trial
Conclusion: Restrictive transfusion strategy is non-inferior to liberal transfusion strategy in patients with UGIB. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gautham Kola Sathasivam Sureshkumar Subair Mohsina GS Sreenath Vikram Kate Source Type: research

New insights into intestinal failure & #8211;associated liver disease in adults: A comprehensive review of the literature
Fotios S Fousekis, Ioannis V Mitselos, Dimitrios K ChristodoulouSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(1):3-12 Intestinal failure–associated liver disease (IFALD) remains one of the most common and serious complications of parenteral nutrition (PN), causing a wide spectrum of hepatic manifestations from steatosis and mild cholestasis to portal hypertension and end-stage liver failure. The prevalence of IFALD depends on the diagnostic criteria and ranges from 4.3% to 65%. Moreover, many factors are shown to contribute to its development, including nutrient deficiencies, toxicity of PN,...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - February 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fotios S Fousekis Ioannis V Mitselos Dimitrios K Christodoulou Source Type: research