{"title":"A Rare Complication of Endoscopic Epinephrine Injection Therapy for Duodenal Ulcer Bleeding.","authors":"Changwoo Oh, Tae Ho Kim","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0071","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0071","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"87-89"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173583/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478591","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":"Peptic Ulcer Disease.","authors":"Seung Han Kim","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0075","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although the incidence and complications of peptic ulcer disease have declined, Helicobacter pylori infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use remain key risk factors. Advances in proton pump inhibitors and potassium-competitive acid blockers have improved treatment outcomes. However, increasing antibiotic resistance has reduced the efficacy of the standard therapies for H. pylori eradication, necessitating the development of new approaches such as novel antibiotic combinations and bismuth-based regimens. Future studies should emphasize tailored strategies to address resistance and the development of innovative anti-ulcer therapies to enhance eradication and prevention efforts.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"13-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173569/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478604","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":"Simplified Eradication of Helicobacter pylori for Patients With Penicillin-Allergy.","authors":"Dae Gon Ryu","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0069","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0069","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"90-91"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173589/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478607","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":"Detection of Clarithromycin Resistance in Helicobacter pylori: Advancing Diagnostic Approaches.","authors":"Yong Hwan Kwon","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0014","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0014","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"1-2"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173572/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478593","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":"Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection in the Treatment of Patients With Papillary Early Gastric Cancer.","authors":"Ju Seok Kim","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0065","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0065","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Papillary adenocarcinoma is a histological type of gastric adenocarcinoma with a very low incidence; therefore, little research has been conducted into this tumor type and no clear treatment guidelines have been developed. Papillary adenocarcinoma is classified as a differentiated-type gastric cancer, according to the Japanese guidelines, but is known to have a high risk of lymph node metastasis. Although the use of endoscopic submucosal dissection in the treatment of early gastric cancer is gradually expanding, its application in patients with papillary early gastric cancer remains controversial. This study helps to identify appropriate indications for endoscopic submucosal dissection in patients with papillary early gastric cancer.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"78-80"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173560/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478595","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":"Etiology and Therapeutic Strategies for Refractory Peptic Ulcers: A Comprehensive Review.","authors":"Su Bee Park","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0072","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0072","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The leading causes of refractory peptic ulcers are Helicobacter pylori infection and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Additionally, insufficient treatment for the suppression of gastric acid, smoking, alcohol consumption, and concomitant diseases can hinder recovery. Treatment includes the eradication of H. pylori, discontinuation of the causative agent, and appropriate suppression of gastric acid. Even after improvement of symptoms, sufficient proton pump inhibitor maintenance is necessary for 8 to 12 weeks. To increase the success rate of H. pylori eradication, it is essential to accurately determine the initial infection and for patients where treatment has failed due to antibiotic resistance, the success rate of treatment can be increased through sensitivity testing. Sometimes, evaluation for rare causes, such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, may be necessary, and follow-up gastroscopy must be performed to exclude the possibility of malignancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"17-22"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173593/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478596","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":"Long-Term Outcomes in Patients With Non-Ampullary Duodenal Neuroendocrine Tumors.","authors":"Da-Bin Jeong, Sang-Gyun Kim, Soo-Jeong Cho","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0008","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0008","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Although non-ampullary duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (NADNETs) are rare neoplasms, their incidence has been increasing. In this study, we aimed to analyze the long-term outcomes of patients with NADNETs who underwent endoscopic resection (ER) or surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective study included 55 adults (aged 26-78 years) diagnosed with NADNETs between 2009 and 2022 at Seoul National University Hospital. We categorized the patients into 3 groups: 21 underwent ER, 28 underwent surgical resection, and 6 had no detectable residual tumors after the initial biopsy during the follow-up period. Continuous data were examined using the Mann-Whitney U or Kruskal-Wallis tests, and categorical variables were analyzed using the χ2 or Fisher's exact tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 21 patients, with a mean tumor size of 9.2±5.3 mm, underwent successful ER. After ER, three patients experienced perforation (14% [3/21]); two underwent primary repair surgery, and one recovered with conservative treatment. The mean tumor size of 28 patients who underwent surgical resection was 13.9±6.7 mm. There were no cases of postoperative bleeding or perforation; however, four patients experienced ileus and required prolonged hospital stays. The median follow-up periods for patients who underwent ER, surgical resection, and removal after the initial biopsy were 42, 48, and 42.5 months, respectively. During the follow-up period, no recurrence was observed in any group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Recurrence-free survival in patients undergoing ER for NADNETs, with an endoscopically measured size of approximately 10 mm, was comparable to that of patients undergoing surgical resection. However, ER carried a relatively high risk of perforation due to the challenging anatomical access and thin duodenal wall.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"54-63"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173577/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478601","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":"Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug-Induced Peptic Ulcer Disease.","authors":"Kyoung A Ko, Dong-Kyu Lee","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0004","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely prescribed for their anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects; however, their prolonged use significantly contributes to peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and its complications, such as bleeding and perforation. The pathogenesis primarily involves cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme inhibition and direct mucosal injury, leading to impaired gastrointestinal defense mechanisms. Multiple risk factors, including advanced age, a history of ulcers, and the concurrent use of anticoagulants or corticosteroids, significantly increase the risk of ulcers and related complications. Global epidemiological studies demonstrate considerable geographical variation in prevalence rates. Despite higher NSAID usage, high-income countries exhibit relatively lower rates, primarily due to well-established preventive strategies. Prevention should be based on careful risk stratification that accounts for both gastrointestinal and cardiovascular factors. Proton pump inhibitors have demonstrated superior efficacy in both prevention and treatment, while selective COX-2 inhibitors offer an alternative strategy, though they require careful cardiovascular risk assessment. The synergistic interaction between NSAID use and Helicobacter pylori infection necessitates testing and eradication, particularly in high-risk patients. NSAID discontinuation remains the primary therapeutic strategy when feasible, with studies showing significantly improved healing rates compared with continued use. Recent advances include the emergence of potassium-competitive acid blockers, which provide rapid and sustained acid suppression, offering promising alternatives for both prevention and treatment. Continued research aimed at optimizing preventive strategies and developing novel therapeutic approaches remains essential for improving clinical outcomes in NSAID-induced PUD.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"34-41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173566/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478602","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}
Noy Lapidot Alon, Tomas Navarro Rodriguez, Ronnie Fass
{"title":"Patients Presenting With Reflux Symptoms - Whom to Test and Whom to Treat?","authors":"Noy Lapidot Alon, Tomas Navarro Rodriguez, Ronnie Fass","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0005","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2025.0005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a complex condition with diverse clinical presentations, ranging from typical heartburn and regurgitation symptoms to extraesophageal manifestations and alarm symptoms. Determining which patients should be tested first versus those who should receive empirical treatment remains a key clinical challenge. If not recently performed, initial patient testing, commonly involving upper endoscopy, is recommended for patients presenting with alarm or refractory symptoms and for those at high risk for Barrett's esophagus. Additionally, testing should be prioritized for patients with underlying comorbidities, such as scleroderma, increased body mass index, or a suspected large hiatal hernia. Older patients with atypical symptom presentations and those with extraesophageal symptoms or signs, especially in the absence of typical GERD symptoms, should also be referred for endoscopy if recent endoscopic results are not available. In contrast, patients with typical GERD symptoms in the absence of alarm features and those with extraesophageal symptoms accompanied by typical GERD symptoms could begin empirical treatment with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or potassium competitive acid blocker (PCAB). For individuals without alarm symptoms who do not respond to once-daily PPI therapy, escalation to twice-daily PPI therapy or switching to a PCAB, without further testing, is appropriate. Overall, an individualized approach is recommended, with patient presentation guiding the decision to test or treat first.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"7-12"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173587/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478603","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}
Ji Hye Park, Sung Eun Kim, Seun Ja Park, Moo In Park, Won Moon, Jae Hyun Kim, Kyoungwon Jung, Myung Hun Lee
{"title":"Rapidly Growing Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor on the Esophagus.","authors":"Ji Hye Park, Sung Eun Kim, Seun Ja Park, Moo In Park, Won Moon, Jae Hyun Kim, Kyoungwon Jung, Myung Hun Lee","doi":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0074","DOIUrl":"10.7704/kjhugr.2024.0074","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are rare mesenchymal neoplasms that mainly occur in the stomach and small intestine; those arising in the esophagus are rarer. A 54-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with a one-month history of dysphagia. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), performed approximately five months earlier, had not revealed any specific findings. However, an EGD performed in our hospital showed the presence of a round, protruding lesion (approximately 40×30 mm in size), with a normal overlying mucosal surface, 35-39 cm from the upper incisor. Chest computed tomography (CT) revealed a large esophageal mass. Enucleation was performed on the esophageal mass, and a GIST was diagnosed using immunochemical staining. Imatinib mesylate administration was initiated two months postoperatively. The patient was stable, without any evident recurrence in the 8-month postoperative follow-up EGD and chest CT examinations. Therefore, physicians should consider that patients with worsening dysphagia may have an underlying organic condition, such as an acute increase in size of an esophageal GIST, even if recent examinations were unremarkable.</p>","PeriodicalId":520887,"journal":{"name":"The Korean journal of helicobacter and upper gastrointestinal research","volume":"25 1","pages":"64-69"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12173584/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144478606","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}