Case Report

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Megaesophagus is a motor disease of the esophagus, defined by loss of peristalsis of the esophageal body, hypertonia, and defective relaxation of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES). Degenerative, autoimmune and infectious factors are possible etiologies. In rare cases, it can be familial. We report the case of 2 sisters and their …

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1. Abstract Peritoneal tuberculosis accounts for 0.1-0.7% of all tuberculosis patients, the clinical signs are non-specific apart from a complication; The incidence of intestinal obstruction due to tuberculosis bands from 12% to 60%. Tuberculosis can affect any part of the body, but the abdomen is one of the most common sites after the lungs, the …

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1. Abstract The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly infectious and rapidly spreading disease. There are limited published data on the epidemiology and outcomes of COVID-19 disease and pancreatitis. We think this is the first report describing MDCT findings of COVID-19 disease with severe acute necrotizing pancreatitis in young men.

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Parietal endometriosis is a rare condition that affects women of childbearing age, it represents a diagnostic challenge given the recurrent and atypical character. The different symptoms of each patient whose main symptom remains the catminaial pain and the palpation of a mass. The diagnosis is carried out primarily on the anatomopathological …

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1. Abstract Gastric cancer is a global health problem and usually is related with poor prognosis. Herein, we present a 71-year old patient case who initially diagnosed with a locally advanced, grade III, signet ring, gastric adenocarcinoma. An operation was initially performed and systemic chemotherapy was administrated afterwards.

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most effective treatment for obesity. Increased rate of psychological disorders has been noted after surgery. However, no case of caustic ingestion after bariatric surgery and its surgical management has been reported in the literature. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.61002

1. Abstract Indetermined intrahepatic biliary obstruction and filling defects can be a clinical challenge not only to determine the origin, but also to solve the problem when clinical symptoms prevail. Optimal interventional algorhythms and innovative endoscopic procedures are required. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.6901

1. Abstract There are two types of pancreatic tumors. Those arising from either endocrine component (neuroendocrine cells) or exocrine component (ductal and acinar cells). Mixed Acinar-Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (MANEC), is a unique entity comprising of both neuroendocrine and acinar components, with neuroendocrine cells comprising of more than 30% of the tumor. Less than 52 cases have …

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1. Abstract The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma and its oligometastatic dissemination to non-conventional sites is increasing. We report three patient cases of stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma where oligometastatic disease was identified following neoadjuvant chemoradiation. In one patient, worsening dysphagia and complete excision of a cutaneous oligometastasis warranted esophagectomy for a stage IV adenocarcinoma. Historically, evidence …

A Role for Esophagectomy in Patients with Definitively Treated Solitary Oligometastasis and Worsening Dysphagia: A Case Series Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Previous studies have shown an increased risk of B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, mostly marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Histologic transformation of low grade lymphoma to DLBCL is higher in HCV-infected patients. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.6601