Research Article

1. Abstract 1.1. Objectives: Little is known about the effect of antibiotic treatment on the gut microbiota in children with chronic pancreatitis (CCP). Our objective was to identify the effect of antibiotic treatment on the gut microbiota in children with chronic pancreatitis (CCP), the main gut microbiota genera and characterize the patients’ functional mutations after …

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1. Abstract 1.1. Aim Gastric outlet obstruction is commonly considered as advanced malignancies of the stomach, duodenum, pancreas, hepatobiliary, and ampullary regions. Surgical bypass and chemotherapy are the common treatment modalities for gastric obstruction. This study was done to determine the outcomes of self-expandable metal stents in patients with gastric outlet obstruction. DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.7903

1. Abstract Mesenteric ischemia is a dreadful complication with a high mortality rate. Early diagnosis and management is mandatory to improve prognosis. We report a 72-year-old woman who has undergone a bioprosthetic aortic valve replacement. She presented an abdominal pain associated to an occlusive syndrome. Angio-CT scan has found initially a functional bowel obstruction without …

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1. Abstract Salvia miltiorrhiza (SM, or Danshen) extract has been approved by China FDA for the treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases owing to its potent anti-inflammatory effects. Whether SM may be used to treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) remains elusive. In the current study, Dextran-Sodium-Sulfate (DSS) induced colitis in mice was used as a …

Salvia Miltiorrhiza Ameliorates Disease Progression in Dextran-Sodium-Sulfate Induced Colitis in Mice Read More »

1. Abstract Aberrant expression of the SRY-related HMG-box (SOX) genes contributes to tumor development and progression. This research aimed to identify the regulation of the SOX genes in Gastric Cancer (GC). Expression profiles downloaded from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) were conducted to analyze the expression and function of the SOX genes.

1. Abstract 1.1. Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the characteristics of pseudoaneurysms and aneurysms following gastrointestinal surgery treated with endovascular management (i.e., transcatheter arterial embolization or stent-graft placement). DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.7702

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with colonoscopy can decrease the incidence of CRC. However, in order to ensure the optimal detection of polyps during colonoscopy, it is of paramount importance to achieve adequate bowel preparation. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.7701

1. Abstract Bleeding from ruptured esophageal varices is a fatal complication in patients with portal hypertension. Early rebleeding occurs frequently in the first few weeks after ligation.

1. Abstract Background and aims: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a chronic destructive disease. A great proportion of IBD patients receive their management by non-specialists.

1. Abstract 1.1. Aim: Hereditary hemoglobinopathy can cause individuals to absorb too much iron from their diet. Higher tissue iron levels, below the threshold of toxicity, can enhance oxygen transport capacity and provide a competitive advantage.