{"title":"Cholangitis after Hemobilia: A Brief Overview","authors":"Muroya Daisuke, Okuda Koji, Arai Shoichiro, Akashi Masanori, Nomura Yoriko, Goto Yuichi, Sato Toshihiro, Sakai Hisamune, Okabe Yoshinobu, Hisaka Toru, Akagi Yoshito, Taniwaki Satoshi, Sou Hironobu, Imamura Tetsuo","doi":"10.36959/621/622","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/622","url":null,"abstract":"Hemobilia, defined as the hemorrhage into the biliary tract and blood clots in the bile duct is an uncommon cause of severe cholangitis. The majority of hemobilia are caused by iatrogenic and trauma, gallstones, inflammation, vascular disorders, and malignancy. Hemobilia can cause recurrent obstructive cholangitis and it may bring a fatal patient’s condition. The management of major hemobilia consists of hemostasis and reduction of biliary pressure to prevent or cure a cholangitis occurred in succession. Angiography and interventional radiologic intervention is regarded as the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment, respectively. However, the management of the cholangitis after hemobilia was technically challenging requiring multiple therapeutic choices including endoscopic approach. A further research is needed in this area.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80865004","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 Identification of Stomach Cancer with Semi-Automatic Region Growing Segmentation Method","authors":"Yasar Ali, Saritas Ismail, Korkmaz Huseyin","doi":"10.36959/621/625","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/625","url":null,"abstract":"This study was conducted so as to identify the cancerous area in the stomach in a semi automatic way using image processing techniques. The aim was to identify the area suspected of being cancerous by studying the point which the doctor suspected of being cancerous in the patients. Although we cannot say that the whole area which was diagnosed as cancerous, it would be helpful for doctors to identify the area and the site of the biopsy taken. In this way, the results of the biopsy would make it possible to offer more accurate results to the patients and the doctors in order to come up with more precise results. In our study, Accuracy, Sensitivity, Specificity, Confusion Matrix and ROC analysis values were calculated through examination after endoscopic images were taken from the patients. When the results were evaluated, it was seen that sensitivity values of 98.93% were achieved in terms of choosing the proper point, and when irrelevant areas were marked, a sensitivity value of 0% was obtained or an excellent result (92.35%) was obtained through ROC analysis. It can be concluded from the high predictive values applied that the system of semi automatic image processing is fast, reliable and risk-free and therefore could be of help to the physician.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84318126","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":"Trials of Meridian Therapies, Such as Acupuncture, Moxibustion, Hijama and Marma, in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Review of the Limitations","authors":"Farrukh Affifa","doi":"10.36959/621/626","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/626","url":null,"abstract":"This review considers the role of meridian therapies, such as acupuncture, moxibustion, marma and hijama, in treatment of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the difficulties of designing clinical trials to assess their effectiveness. The issue of distinguishing case from non-case because of a lack of a uniform and consistent definition of the disease together with choice of appropriate placebos are analysed and the “rituals of healing” associated with such therapies considered.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-12-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73517250","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}
Rugge Massimo, G. Robert M, Bricca Ludovica, Savarino Edoardo
{"title":"All Autoimmune Gastritis Are Not Created the Same","authors":"Rugge Massimo, G. Robert M, Bricca Ludovica, Savarino Edoardo","doi":"10.36959/621/624","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/624","url":null,"abstract":"1Department of Medicine (DIMED), Surgical Pathology & Cytopathology Unit, Padua University, Italy 2Veneto Tumor Registry (RTV), Veneto Regional Authority, Italy 3Department of Pathology, Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA 4Department of Surgical Oncological & Gastroenterological Sciences (DiSCOG), Gastroenterology Unit, Padua University, Italy Letter to the Editor","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86398932","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":"An Unusual Finding on Rectal Retroflexion","authors":"Shmais Manar, F. FrancisFadi, G. HashashJana","doi":"10.36959/621/621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/621","url":null,"abstract":"A 66-year-old male patient with hypertension and diabetes mellitus presented for a screening colonoscopy. He had no gastrointestinal complaints, namely no abdominal pain, change in bowel habits, rectal bleeding or anal itching. Colonoscopy showed diffuse diverticular disease throughout the colon. Upon retroflexion in the rectum, a 3 mm cerebriform, pale polypoid lesion was seen just proximal to the dentate line (Figure 1).","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"38 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77927106","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":"Relationship between Biliary Lithiasis and Subclinical Hypothyroidism: Myth or Truth?","authors":"Bouomrani Salem, Ayadi Nour Elhouda, Saadaoui Fahd","doi":"10.36959/621/620","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/620","url":null,"abstract":"With an average prevalence in the general population at 4-15% and more than 20% in the elderly, subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) is the most common thyroid dysfunction. The clinical and biological impact of SCH is sometimes atypical, unusual, and very challenging in current medical practice. Among these atypical manifestations of SCH, some publications have suspected a particularly promoting role in the genesis of biliary lithiasis.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84670165","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":"Beneficial Effect of a Juice-Based Probiotic for Colon Health","authors":"Robins Howard F, Kamarei A Reza","doi":"10.36959/621/619","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/619","url":null,"abstract":"The colon is considered 'unhealthy' when chronic diseases, conditions and disorders (e.g., Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease such as Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) are present. Also, digestive irregularities or discomfort happen when diarrhea or constipation is present. The causes of occasional diarrhea include microbial infection, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea, medications and ozone therapy.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"69 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81709362","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}
Castaño Sonia Yáñez, M. P. Carreño, R. Arias, González Sara de la Mano, García Blanca Prieto, Segui Andrea Verdu, Barra Antonio Ignacio Sagredo, Mateos Fátima Cano, F. Macia, Lara Juan Emmanuel Sánchez
{"title":"Abscessed Gastric Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST): A Case Report","authors":"Castaño Sonia Yáñez, M. P. Carreño, R. Arias, González Sara de la Mano, García Blanca Prieto, Segui Andrea Verdu, Barra Antonio Ignacio Sagredo, Mateos Fátima Cano, F. Macia, Lara Juan Emmanuel Sánchez","doi":"10.36959/621/617","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/617","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"45 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78446650","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}
García Blanca Prieto, R. Arias, Mateos Fátima Cano, Calle José Francisco Asensio, Castaño Sonia Yáñez
{"title":"Acute Mesenteric Ischemia, a Troublesome Diagnosis","authors":"García Blanca Prieto, R. Arias, Mateos Fátima Cano, Calle José Francisco Asensio, Castaño Sonia Yáñez","doi":"10.36959/621/616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36959/621/616","url":null,"abstract":"Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is an infrequent cause of acute hospital admission with a reported mortality rate of 50-90% that requires early diagnosis and treatment. If untreated, AMI can cause mesenteric infarction, intestinal necrosis and death. Early intervention can reverse this process leading to a full recovery, but the diagnosis is often difficult to establish. Acute mesenteric ischemia can be caused by various conditions such as arterial occlusion, venous occlusion, strangulating obstruction, and hypoperfusion associated with nonocclusive vascular disease. In addition, imaging findings vary depending on the cause and underlying pathophysiology. We report a case of patient who presented an acute mesenteric ischemia secondary to a small bowel strangulation caused by bridle.","PeriodicalId":92206,"journal":{"name":"HSOA journal of gastroenterology & hepatology research","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90510753","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}