Month: July 2021

Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) In Tertiary Level Hospitals in Bangladesh

1. Abstract HCC is the most common primary liver malignancy and cause of cancer-related death worldwide including Bangladesh. It occurs more often in males than females. The incidence of HCC continues to escalate due to HBV, HCV infection, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). HBV and HCV are also important etiological factors for developing chronic liver …

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Hydrocolonic Sonography. A Forgotten Technique

1. Abstract 1.1. Objectives: Study of the sensitivity of Hydrocolonic Sonography (HS) in the detection of colonic lesions and how hydrocolonic sonography with echographic contrast agent (HSEC) can improve this technique. Hydrocolonic sonograhpy with ultrasound contrast (dual system), of a malignant polyp in sigmoid colon. On the left half of the video, we can observe a …

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Increased Expression of GNL3L is Associated with Aggressive Phenotypes in Colorectal Cancer

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Objective: Guanine nucleotide binding protein-like 3-like (GNL3L) plays critical roles in development and progression of several types of human cancers. However, the function and clinical significance of GNL3L in colorectal cancer (CRC) remain unclear. In this study, the effect of GNL3L in CRC and its underlying mechanism were investigated. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.62103

Review of Esophagectomy Side Effects

1. Abstract The primary indication for an esophagectomy is esophageal cancer or Barrett’s esophagus with high-grade dysplasia. Patients undergoing esophagectomy often present with dysphagia, side effects from chemotherapy, decreased appetite, and weight loss. Esophagectomy may be an operation involving the abdomen, neck, and/or chest requiring 5 to 7 days of NPO status to permit healing …

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Need of Dual Antiviral Treatment in Chronic Hepatitis B

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Approximately one third of the world’s population has serological evidence of past or present infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). An estimated 350-400 million people are surface HBV antigen (HBsAg) carriers. India has 40 million HBV carriers i.e. 10–15% share of total pool of HBV carriers of the world. In …

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Endoscopic Ultrasound – Guided Gastrojejunostomy Stent Placement – A Novel Technique to Manage Afferent Loop Syndrome

1. Abstract Afferent Loop Syndrome (ALS) is a complication caused by obstruction of the biliopancreatic limb after gastrointestinal reconstruction. Re-operation is preferred in surgically fit patients, but higher-risk patients have limited surgical options. We present a case of ALS secondary to duodenal cancer recurrence after a Whipple procedure, treated successfully with the novel endoscopic ultrasound-guided …

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Solid Pseudopapillary Tumor of the Pancreas (Frantz Tumor) : A Case Report

1. Abstract Pancreatic Pseudopapillary Tumor (PTS) or Frantz tumor is a rare tumor of the exocrine pancreas with a low grade of malignancy. It mainly occurs in young women (20 to 40 years old) with an increased frequency in the Asian population. Their prognosis remains good especially after complete excision. We report the management of …

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