{"title":"Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction (EGJOO): A Manometric Phenomenon or Clinically Impactful Problem.","authors":"Laura Bach, Marcelo F Vela","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00928-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00928-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Esophagogastric junction outflow obstruction (EGJOO), defined manometrically by impaired esophagogastric junction relaxation (EGJ) with preserved peristalsis, can be artifactual, due to secondary etiologies (mechanical, medication-induced), or a true motility disorder. The purpose of this review is to go over the evolving approach to diagnosing and treating clinically relevant EGJOO.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Timed barium esophagram (TBE) and the functional lumen imaging probe (FLIP) are useful to identify clinically relevant EGJOO that merits lower esophageal sphincter (LES) directed therapies. There are no randomized controlled trials evaluating EJGOO treatment. Uncontrolled trials show effectiveness for pneumatic dilation and peroral endoscopic myotomy to treat confirmed EGJOO; Botox and Heller myotomy may also be considered but data for confirmed EGJOO is more limited. Diagnosis of clinically relevant idiopathic EGJOO requires symptoms, exclusion of mechanical and medication-related etiologies, and confirmation of EGJ obstruction by TBE or FLIP. Botox LES injection has limited durability, it can be used in patients who are not candidates for other treatments. PD and POEM are effective in confirmed EGJOO, Heller myotomy may also be considered but data for confirmed EGJOO is limited. Randomized controlled trials are needed to clarify optimal management of EGJOO.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"173-180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140305145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christy M Lawson, Chris Jones, Michael Herman, Cecilia Kim, Elizabeth Mannino, Endashaw Omer, Carlas Venegas
{"title":"Does Ileus Represent the Forgotten End Organ Failure in Critical Illness?","authors":"Christy M Lawson, Chris Jones, Michael Herman, Cecilia Kim, Elizabeth Mannino, Endashaw Omer, Carlas Venegas","doi":"10.1007/s11894-023-00910-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-023-00910-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>This review evaluates the current literature on ileus, impaired gastrointestinal transit (IGT), and acute gastrointestinal injury (AGI) and its impact on multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Ileus is often under recognized in critically ill patients and is associated with significant morbidity and is potentially a marker of disease severity as seen in other organs like kidneys (ATN).</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"166-171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140335058","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hareem Syed, Ahmed Nadeem, David Gardinier, Kendra Weekley, Dovid Ribakow, Stephen Lupe, Shubha Bhat, Stefan Holubar, Benjamin L Cohen
{"title":"Peri-Operative Optimization of Patients with Crohn's Disease.","authors":"Hareem Syed, Ahmed Nadeem, David Gardinier, Kendra Weekley, Dovid Ribakow, Stephen Lupe, Shubha Bhat, Stefan Holubar, Benjamin L Cohen","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00925-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00925-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>The management of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) undergoing surgery is complex and optimization of modifiable factors perioperatively can improve outcomes. This review focuses on the perioperative management of CD patients undergoing surgery, emphasizing the need for a multi-disciplinary approach.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Research highlights the benefits of a comprehensive strategy, involving nutritional optimization, psychological assessment, and addressing septic complications before surgery. Despite many CD patients being on immune-suppressing medications, studies indicate that most of these medications are safe to use and should not delay surgery. However, a personalized approach for each case is needed. This review underscores the importance of multi-disciplinary team led peri-operative management of CD patients. We suggest that this can be done at a dedicated perioperative clinic for prehabilitation, with the potential to enhance outcomes for CD patients undergoing surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"125-136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081987/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139989564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Artificial Intelligence and IBD: Where are We Now and Where Will We Be in the Future?","authors":"Mehwish Ahmed, Molly L Stone, Ryan W Stidham","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00918-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00918-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly demonstrating the ability to address problems and challenges in the care of IBD. This review with commentary will highlight today's advancements in AI applications for IBD in image analysis, understanding text, and replicating clinical knowledge and experience.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Advancements in machine learning methods, availability of high-performance computing, and increasing digitization of medical data are providing opportunities for AI to assist in IBD care. Multiple groups have demonstrated the ability of AI to replicate expert endoscopic scoring in IBD, with expansion into automated capsule endoscopy, enterography, and histologic interpretations. Further, AI image analysis is being used to develop new endoscopic scoring with more granularity and detail than is possible using conventional methods. Advancements in natural language processing are proving to reduce laborious tasks required in the care of IBD, including documentation, information searches, and chart review. Finally, large language models and chatbots that can understand language and generate human-like replies are beginning to exhibit clinical intelligence that will revolutionize how we deliver IBD care. Today, AI is being deployed to replicate expert judgement in specific tasks where disagreement, subjectivity, and bias are common. However, the near future will herald contributions of AI doing what we cannot, including new detailed measures of IBD, enhanced analysis of images, and perhaps even fully automating care. As we speculate on future technologic capabilities that may improve how we care for IBD, this review will also consider how we will implement and fairly use AI in practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"137-144"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11320710/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139971189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malek Ayoub, Shivani Mattay, Andres J Yarur, Parakkal Deepak
{"title":"Managing Risks with Newer Oral Small Molecules in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.","authors":"Malek Ayoub, Shivani Mattay, Andres J Yarur, Parakkal Deepak","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00923-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00923-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) is challenging; thus, the need for newer therapeutic options with an oral route of administration has led to the development of novel small molecules drugs (SMDs). We aim to highlight the most common Adverse events (AEs) associated with SMDs and recommendations on monitoring for AEs before and during treatment.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>SMDs, such as Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, have been associated with laboratory abnormalities, infections, and risk of thromboembolic events. Therefore, oral agents with greater selectivity in JAK inhibition, such as tofacitinib and upadacitinib, were later developed. Ozanimod and etrasimod, S1PR agonists, require closer safety profile monitoring by clinicians. Multiple therapies have been recently developed with variable efficacy. However, they have been associated with AEs, and some require close monitoring prior to and during therapy. Clinicians should highlight these adverse events to patients while reassuring the safety profile of these novel SMDs for IBD is favorable.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"145-156"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease in the Elderly.","authors":"Lea Ann Chen, Kaitlyn Boyle","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00932-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-024-00932-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":"118 46","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140680587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Capsules for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders- A Game Changer.","authors":"Irene Sonu, Sun Jung Oh, Satish S C Rao","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00926-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s11894-024-00926-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":"181 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140693501","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"GERD after Bariatric Surgery: A Review of the Underlying Causes and Recommendations for Management.","authors":"Alison Pletch, Anne Lidor","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00919-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00919-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>GERD after bariatric surgery is an ongoing concern for bariatric surgeons and their patients. This paper reviews the association of persistent or de novo GERD after multiple types of bariatric surgery, and focuses on the work up and management of GERD after SG.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Two recent large, multicenter randomized clinical trials have shown stronger associations between SG and GERD compared to RYGB. A large group of internationally recognized bariatric surgeons collaborated on 72 consensus statements to help guide the bariatric community on the subject of redo surgeries after SG, including as it pertains to GERD. We present an algorithm that consolidates the best-practices recommendations of the work-up and management of GERD after sleeve gastrectomy, and mention areas of persistent controversy where future research is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"99-106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Endoscopic Non-ablative Radiofrequency Treatment (Stretta) for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).","authors":"George Triadafilopoulos","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00917-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00917-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is very common in the general population and poses a large societal socio-economic burden. In this article, we review the evidence supporting non-ablative radiofrequency treatment (Stretta) for the endoscopic management of GERD and we compare it to pharmacologic and other minimally invasive and surgical interventions.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are a key therapy for GERD. For patients without associated significant sliding hiatal hernia, who have inadequate relief of their reflux symptoms, Stretta and other endoscopic therapies, such as transoral fundoplication (TIF), may improve symptoms and GERD-related quality of life. Unfortunately, there are no recent large randomized controlled trials, and most of the evidence is based on meta-analyses and small scale, prospective and retrospective single center efforts. Comparisons of Stretta efficacy to other anti-reflux endoscopic modalities and anti-reflux surgery (ARS) are also presented. There are several endoscopic and minimally invasive modalities to manage PPI-refractory GERD acting through various mechanisms that have been found effective in managing GERD symptoms and quality of life. Among them, Stretta has the longest track record of efficacy and safety. Larger-scale and longer-term comparative efficacy trials in selected populations of patients with acid reflux with and without hiatal hernia will be needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"93-98"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139930435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Gut Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Management.","authors":"Matthew J Hamilton","doi":"10.1007/s11894-024-00924-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11894-024-00924-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose of review: </strong>Mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is a clinical disorder that may explain irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) type symptoms as well as other allergic symptoms experienced by an individual. The diagnosis and treatment of MCAS with specific focus on gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations is reviewed.</p><p><strong>Recent findings: </strong>Although biomarkers for MCAS remain elusive, testing for baseline serum tryptase will distinguish the type of mast cell disorder and urine tests for mast cell mediator metabolites may support the diagnosis. Endoscopy and Colonoscopy with biopsies is not used to diagnose MCAS but is important to rule out other conditions that may cause symptoms. There is increased awareness of the association between MCAS and autonomic dysfunction, small fiber neuropathy, and connective tissue disorders which all impact GI symptoms. MCAS is a disorder often of unknown etiology (idiopathic) and characterized by intermittent allergy type symptoms that affect multiple organ systems after exposure to a trigger. GI symptoms including abdominal cramping and loose stool are prominent and mimic those of IBS. Diagnostic testing is performed to assess for elevations in mast cell mediators during symptoms and to rule out other conditions. A comprehensive treatment plan includes medications that target mast cells, treatments for associated conditions including autonomic dysfunction, and management of comorbid psychiatric illness and nutritional deficits.</p>","PeriodicalId":10776,"journal":{"name":"Current Gastroenterology Reports","volume":" ","pages":"107-114"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139729225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}