Volume 6

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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The Prevalence of Psychosocial Barriers and Their Impact on Receipt of HCC Care in US Veterans: Role of Tumor Board Model of Care

1. Abstract 1.1. Background & Aims: Psychosocial barriers, including low socioeconomic status, homelessness, alcohol and substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders are prevalent in US veterans. Our study aims to identify the prevalence of psychosocial barriers in veterans diagnosed with HCC, and their impact on receipt of cancer care. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.61905

Unexpected Pancreatic Tumor: Report of an Exceptional Case

1. Abstract Pancreatic tumors are essentially primary tumors. Secondary tumors of the pancreas are less common as they represent only 2-5% of all pancreatic malignancies. Secondary tumors are dominated by the lung cancer, renal and colorectal carcinomas. Pancreatic Metastasis of thyroid carcinoma is rare finding with few reports in literature, and mostly dominated by the …

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Eosinophil Cationic Protein Can Monitoring Efficacy of Specific Immunoterapy in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Eosinophil Cationic Protein (ECP) has proven a useful monitor for many active eosinophilic inflammatory diseases. In the last years we have successfully treated patients suffered from eosinophilic esophagitis whit Allergen Specific Immunotherapy (AIT) and diet guided by Component-Resolved Diagnosis (CRD), that could detect possible allergens involved in eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.61901