M. Chiba, Tsuyotoshi Tsuji, Satoko Tsuda, Takashi Fujiwara, Y. Shindo, Haruhiko Tozawa
{"title":"Relapse of ulcerative colitis in a patient with Takayasu arteritis treated with tocilizumab and tacrolimus―successful induction with infliximab: a case report","authors":"M. Chiba, Tsuyotoshi Tsuji, Satoko Tsuda, Takashi Fujiwara, Y. Shindo, Haruhiko Tozawa","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-33","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-33","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49564864","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":"Time to define long-term outcomes after Barrett’s endoscopic therapy","authors":"M. Desai","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-59","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-59","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44967577","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 versatility of adipose derived stem cells in liver transplantation: a narrative review","authors":"T. Yılmaz, Lal Karakayali","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47193496","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}
Sarah L. Zhang, Trang K Lollie, Zhengshan Chen, Tara Narasimhalu, Hanlin L. Wang
{"title":"Histopathologic diagnosis of gastritis and gastropathy: a narrative review","authors":"Sarah L. Zhang, Trang K Lollie, Zhengshan Chen, Tara Narasimhalu, Hanlin L. Wang","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-42","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-42","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45524937","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":"Boerhaave syndrome complicated by undiagnosed gastroesophageal junction outlet obstruction: a case report","authors":"Ryan P. Anderson, Jason Budde, T. Stevens","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-61","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43996400","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}
Rafael C Katayama, A. C. D. de Grande, F. Herbella
{"title":"Long-term efficacy of total and partial posterior fundoplication to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease","authors":"Rafael C Katayama, A. C. D. de Grande, F. Herbella","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-53","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-53","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47711695","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":"Perioperative veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for facilitation of bronchogastric fistula repair following Ivor-Lewis oesophagectomy—case report","authors":"Aveechal Prasad, A. Frankel, C. Cole, I. Thomson","doi":"10.21037/dmr-21-78","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-21-78","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Bronchogastric fistulae are a devastating complication following oesophagectomy and despite their rare prevalence of 0.4–3.9%, can present significant morbidity and mortality. This case report presents a contribution that is first in the southern hemisphere, and only third in the world, of peri-operative veno-venous extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation was utilised for respiratory support in the repair of a bronchogastric fistula (BGF) following an Ivor-Lewis Oesophagectomy. The significance of this successful and relatively novel management of such a morbid complication is that it displays a significant, lifesaving methodology which could be replicated and become the status quo as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) becomes more ubiquitously available globally. Case Presentation: A 47-year-old male presented to the emergency department with dyspnoea progressing into rapid type-1 respiratory failure 13 days following an Ivor Lewis Oesophagectomy for oesophageal adenocarcinoma. Diagnosis of a BGF with bronchoscopy and gastroscopy was made and he was transferred to a quaternary centre for deterioration with adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Further deterioration following dual-lumen ventilation prompted the initiation of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV-ECMO) and surgical management. A primary repair of the airway defect and oesophagus was made followed by an intercostal muscle flap. The patient was decannulated post-operative day 10 and discharged to rehabilitation day 40. He is engaging back to his daily activities 6 months following procedure. Conclusions: It is evident from this case that prompt transfer of a patient with a morbid complication such as a BGF to a larger centre with more specialised surgical and intensive care can be lifesaving, despite the inherent challenges of a relatively novel combined surgical/ECMO management confounded by the complications associated with a long intensive care unit (ICU) and inpatient stay. While there may never be effective studies performed to assess their feasibility, we have learned throughout the course of managing this case that the power and utility of ECMO in the management of BGFs cannot be denied, especially in quaternary centres where ECMO has become an integral part of intensive care.","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47417919","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}
Y. Sowa, O. Mazda, I. Tsuge, Naoki Inafuku, T. Kishida, N. Morimoto
{"title":"Roles of adipose-derived stem cells in cell-based therapy: current status and future scope—a narrative review","authors":"Y. Sowa, O. Mazda, I. Tsuge, Naoki Inafuku, T. Kishida, N. Morimoto","doi":"10.21037/dmr-22-32","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21037/dmr-22-32","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":72814,"journal":{"name":"Digestive medicine research","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41928605","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}