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Clinical Outcomes and Predictors of Thirty-Day Readmissions of Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Acute PancreatitisHypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is a well-established cause of acute pancreatitis often leading to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. This study aimed to describe the rate, reasons, and predictors of HTG-induced acute pancreatitis (HTG-AP) in the USA.
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Corticosteroid and Biologic Use Not Associated With Adverse Outcomes for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19To date, studies investigating the inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patient experience with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) have consistently reported that the observed rate of COVID-19 within this population is similar to the general population.
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Cross-Sectional Study of Swallowing Phases in Cases of Megaesophagus Caused by Chagas DiseaseChagas disease, caused by the flagellate protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is an infectious cause of secondary achalasia and megaesophagus. Moreover, the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing may also be affected, which may contribute to dysphagia and increase the possibility of airway aspiration during and/or after swallowing.
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Usefulness of the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Histologic Scoring System in Distinguishing Active Eosinophilic Esophagitis From Remission and Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseEosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is defined as esophageal dysfunction in the presence of > 15 intraepithelial eosinophils per high-power field (eos/hpf) in either the mid or distal esophagus. The current focus of EoE pathologic evaluation is the peak eosinophil count (PEC), although histologic features other than eosinophilic inflammation are also commonly observed.
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Is the Use of Proton Pump Inhibitors a Predisposing Factor for Pyogenic Liver Abscesses?Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) increase gastric pH by reducing acid production. The resulting alkaline milieu in the stomach increases the risk of bacterial translocation. This study aimed to investigate if there is a correlation between PPI use and developing pyogenic liver abscesses.
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 Polygenic Infantile Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome Managed With Sirolimus and Endoscopic Polypectomy |
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Vol. 15, No. 2, Apr 2022
Table of Contents
Review
| Video Capsule Endoscopy in Gastroenterology | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Monjur Ahmed | 47-55 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1487 |
Original Article
| Gastrointestinal Toxicities of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Are Associated With Enhanced Tumor Responsiveness and Improved Survival | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Mohammad Alomari, Suleiman Al Ashi, Pravallika Chadalavada, Shrouq Khazaaleh, Fahrettin Covut, Laith Al Momani, Ahmed Elkafrawy, Vinay Padbidri, Pauline Funchain, Donald Campbell, Carlos Romero-Marrero | 56-66 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1491 |
| The Incidence of Venous Thromboembolism and Practice of Deep Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis Among Hospitalized Cirrhotic Patients | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Mira Alsheikh, Khalil Kamar, Malek Kreidieh, Rola Sasso, Samragnyi Madala, Rubal Sharma, Hassan Al Moussawi, Liliane Deeb | 67-74 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1493 |
| Seasonal Variations of Hospital Admissions for Alcohol-Related Hepatitis in the United States | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 |
| Aalam Sohal, Kanwal Bains, Armaan Dhaliwal, Hunza Chaudhry, Raghav Sharma, Piyush Singla, Gagan Gupta, Dino Dukovic, Sunny Sandhu, Marina Roytman, Steven Tringali | 75-81 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1506 |
| Burden and Predictors of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in a Retrospective Cohort of Patients With Crohn’s Disease | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 |
Ahmed Abomhya , Mohammed Mahmoodurrahman, Salman Ayaz, Hossam Hamad, Farrah Khan
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82-90 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1509 |
| Trends and Outcomes of Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Hospitalizations in the Last Two Decades: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hisham Laswi, Abdul-Rahman Abusalim, Muhammad Sheharyar Warraich, Katayoun Khoshbin, Hafeez Shaka | 91-99 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1517 |
Case Report
| Extensive Aortic Thrombosis and Renal Infarction in Association With an Active Flare-Up of Crohn’s Disease | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Eltaib Saad, Abdalaziz Awadelkarim, Mohamed Agab, Akram Babkir | 100-105 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1504 |
| An Extremely Rare Case of Rectal Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Woo Jin Seog, Samyak Dhruv, Kuldeepsinh P. Atodaria, Abhishek Polavarapu | 106-111 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1516 |