Introduction: Large common bile duct stones often pose therapeutic challenges and frequently require surgical exploration. Though endoscopic techniques are the preferred modality of management, they are often unsuccessful in retrieval of larger stones. Here we describe a case rep...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2024/v7i1155
Background: Hepatitis B and C viral infections are sexually transmitted and blood borne infections with vertical and horizontal transmission, constituting major global public health threats. While about 254 million people globally are living with hepatitis B and 50 million people...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2024/v7i1153
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection is one of the most common infections worldwide. Understanding the epidemiology of H. pylori infection is an essential step in the development of appropriate public health measures. Various published and updated management guidelines refle...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2024/v7i1154
Irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) is a common gastrointestinal disorder marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and frequent diarrhea. Conventional treatments often provide limited relief, prompting many patients to explore complementary therapies, including curcumin. Cu...
Dharanindra Moturu, Balakrishna Nannapaneni, V Dinesh Kumar Gontla, Supriya Rayana, Mohammad Noor Shaik, Devi Aruna Jyothi Bommareddy, Jahnavi Naga Pavani Pucha & Kali Prasad Movva·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2024
Accidental ingestion or aspiration of foreign bodies during endotracheal intubation is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. This report highlights the accidental ingestion of a laryngoscope bulb during emergency intubation and its successful management. A 58-year...
Background: Liver cirrhosis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Accurate prognostication is crucial for timely interventions and optimal management. Child-Pugh and MELD scores are widely used prognostic tools, but their relative effectiveness remains debated....
This study compares adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with anti-gastroenterology agents in patients with comorbidities. The research evaluates various classes of medications, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), H2-receptor antagonists, 5-aminosalicylates, biologics, c...
Fibroscan®, or impulsion elastometry, has become essential in the management of chronic liver diseases. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor liver fibrosis, as well as hepatic steatosis through CAP. The aim of this study is to examine the indications and clinical applicat...
Duodenal Pseudomelanosis (DP) is an extremely rare endoscopic finding which has been linked uncertainly to a spectra of disorders. It is characterised endoscopically by presence of speckled hyperpigmentation of duodenal and proximal jejunal mucosa. The underlying histology of the...
Ige Serah Funke, Ayinla Sussan Chinyere, Adeniyi Iyanuoluwa Temilade, Yusuff Matthew Akorede, Adewumi Adeola Anuoluwa, Olaleke Faith Temitope, Hezekiah Oluwaseun Samuel, Ayodele Deborah Feranmi & Akangbe Barakat Omobolanle·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2024
Aims: This study investigated the effects of Tocopherol (vitamin E) on cadmium-exposed colitic rats. Study Design: A randomized controlled experimental study involving 40 male Wistar rats (180 ± 20g). Group 1: Normal control; Group 2: Vitamin E-treated; Group 3: Colitis-induced;...