Issue 6 Articles

High THC Oil in Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report

1. Abstract Here we presented the case of a 48-year-old patient affected by lumbosacral pain treated with high concentrated THC cannabis oil. He suffered also from ulcerative colitis (UC), whose symptoms were poorly controlled by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). During the cannabis oil treatment, the patient reported a significant relief from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) …

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An Adult Acute Epiglottis Case Diagnosed During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Possibly Related to Hookah Smoking

1. Introduction Acute epiglottitis has the potential to cause sudden, complete airway obstruction. It is a medical emergency that requires rapid diagnosis and careful management of the airway. Although infrequent in adult patient group, if overlooked, it has the potential for the worse outcomes. We present a case of acute epiglottitis which in the routine …

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Concurrent Gastric Hyperplastic and Fundic Gland Polyps in a Patient Taking Proton-Pump Inhibitor

1. Clinical Image A 61-year-old man presented with iron-deficiency anemia (hemoglobin, 8.1 g/dl). He had been taking warfarin and low-dose aspirin for atrial fibrillation and post mitral valve replacement. He had also taken 15 mg lansoprazole daily for 6 years for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease. Serum anti-Helicobacter pylori IgG antibody and H. pylori testing …

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Colon Versus Rectal Cancers among Surgical Approach: An Observational Study

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Colorectal cancer is the most common tumor of the gastrointestinal tract, and it is the third leading cause of mortality throughout the world. 1.2. Objectives: An observational study of colorectal cancers. 1.3. Methods: The research was carried out in Abu Ghraib General hospital in the period from January 2019 to May …

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Clinical Outcomes of Mass-Forming Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Series of 68 Patients

1. Abstract 1.1 Background: This study aims to examine the prognostic factors of patients with MF ICC in order to improve the outcomes of ICC. 1.2. Methods: We carried out a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients with MF ICC treated at the Faculty of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery of Chinese PLA General Hospital between January 2008 and …

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