Effect of computer-aided colonoscopy on adenoma miss rates and polyp detection: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background And Aim: Multiple computer-aided techniques utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) have been created to improve the detection of polyps during colonoscopy and thereby reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer. While adenoma detection rates (ADR) and polyp detection rates (PDR) are important colonoscopy quality indicators, adenoma miss rates (AMR) may better quantify missed lesions, which can ultimately lead to interval colorectal cancer. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the efficacy of computer-aided colonoscopy (CAC) with respect to AMR, ADR, and PDR in randomized controlled trials.

Efficacy of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in the Treatment of Active Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been investigated as a treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease with controversial results.We sought to perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the benefit of FMT in patients with ulcerative colitis.

Methods: Double-blind randomized controlled trials (RCTs) including adult patients with active ulcerative colitis who received either FMT or placebo were eligible for inclusion.

Combination Topical Epinephrine and Non-steroidal Inflammatory Drugs in the Prevention of Post-ERCP Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review.

Background: The utility of combination rectal NSAID and topical epinephrine (EI) or rectal NSAID and normal saline (SI) sprayed on duodenal papilla in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) has been studied but results have been conflicting.

Aims: To evaluate the benefit of using combination prophylaxis in preventing PEP.

Methods: A literature search was performed using Scopus, PubMed/MEDLINE, and Cochrane databases in May 2021.

Endoscopic ultrasound-guided portal pressure gradient with liver biopsy: 6 years of endo-hepatology in practice.

Background And Aim: The portal pressure gradient (PPG) is a useful predictor of portal hypertension (PH) related complications. We previously showed the feasibility and safety of endoscopic ultrasound guided PPG measurement (EUS-PPG). Now EUS-guided liver biopsy (EUS-bx) has been shown to be a safe and effective alternative to percutaneous or Interventional Radiology-guided liver biopsy for the diagnosis of chronic liver disease (CLD).

Metastatic Testicular Embryonal Carcinoma Presenting as Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.

Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy in men aged 20-35 years, usually presenting with painless scrotal swelling. Metastases, should they occur, frequently involve retroperitoneal lymph nodes, which drain the testes. Gastrointestinal (GI) metastases are rare, and metastatic disease may not initially be considered in a young man presenting with GI hemorrhage.

Hybrid argon plasma coagulation for Barrett's esophagus.

Video 1Hybrid APC for Barrett's esophagus.

Illness cognition and health anxiety in parents of children with cancer.

Health anxiety is a clinical entity characterized by a pathological fear of illness. Illness cognition refers to persistent positive or negative thoughts an individual has towards illness. Evidence has shown that patients with chronic conditions who possess negative illness cognitions experience greater social, emotional, and physical difficulties than patients with positive illness cognitions.