Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) – A Recently Approved Procedure For The Treatment of Obesity
1. Abstract Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) has recently been recognized as a valid procedure in the management of obesity.
Review Article
Unexpected giant Sinonasal Osteoma Following Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Polyps: A Case Report
1. Abstract Osteomas are the most frequently observed benign bone tumors of paranasal sinuses. These slow-growing, benign tumors are often asymptomatic and typically discovered incidentally on radiological exams conducted for unrelated complaints. However, their potential for significant complications arises when they grow to a size or position that impacts adjacent structures.
Serum Pentraxin 3 Level in Egyptian Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common causes of chronic liver injury and is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The classical gold standard for diagnosing NAFLD is liver biopsy.
Tapping into Ascites: Service Evaluation of Elective Day-Case Paracentesis
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Ascites is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis. Large-volume paracentesis necessitates hospital admissions. Elective day-case paracentesis was introduced into Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in July 2019 to reduce inpatient bed occupancy. It was established under the condition of regular service review to ensure ongoing safety and cost savings. …
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Inflammatory Fibroid Polyps: A Systematic Review Focusing on Genetics
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: This study will review IFP (inflammatory fibroid polyp) by analyzing both sporadic and familial cases with a genetics- focused approach.
Advances in the Study of the Role of Efferocytosis in Liver Disease
1. Abstract Efferocytosis is the process by which phagocytes remove programmed dead cells, a process understood as the burial of apoptotic cells, hence the term “efferocytosis”.
Immunotherapy for Advanced HCC: Review of Current Applications and Future Perspectives
1. Abstract Hepatocellular cancer (HCC) remains a disease with an important health burden worldwide. Early diagnosis in combination with favorable individual factors, including a good performance status and liver function allows the performance of surgical and/or locoregional treatment, which can result in an acceptable expected survival.
Radiologic and Morphodynamic Profiling of the Achalasia Subtypes Described in the Chicago Classification V4.0
1. Introduction The need for a new, systematic way of approaching, interpreting and reporting barium swallow, especially in patients with achalasia, arises from the fact that we believe that in life and in medicine in particular, there should not be waste of resources, knowledge and time.
Herbs, Spices and Alcoholic Beverages May Elicit Cephalic Phase Responses, Involving Innate Reflexes, which Modulate Digestive Activity
https://doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2024.10801 1.Abstract Almost half of humanity suffers from digestive disorders so, it is not surprising that people have developed treatments with plants for these disorders. Today we have a wealth of information from all parts of the world and from many diverse cultures. What is common in this knowledge bank is the frequent occurrence of …
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Liver Disease
1. Abstract The human gut contains a large and complex community of microorganisms that play an important role in maintaining the normal physiological activities of the host.
