Use of Simethicone After Capsule Ingestion and Its Impact on the Quality of Small Bowel Video Capsule Endoscopy: A Pilot Study.

Background Small bowel capsule endoscopy is a tool to visualize the small bowel (SB) for conditions such as obscure bleeding. Various studies have been performed to compare various bowel preparation regimens in terms of small bowel transit time (SBTT), small bowel visualization quality (SBVQ), and diagnostic yield (DY). Literature suggests that using polyethylene glycol (PEG) prep is significantly better compared to clear liquid and overnight fast in terms of SBVQ and DY.

A Comparison of the Effects of COVID-19 on Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients While Working at Home and in the Office: A Retrospective Study.

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a strong relationship with psychological stress. Studies have shown increased stress levels in patients with IBS and IBD during the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic. The current literature on the impact of work environment on IBD and IBS symptoms is limited, particularly during the current pandemic.

Clinical Characteristics of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Who Have Gastrointestinal Bleeds Requiring Intervention: A Case-Control Study.

Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is widely recognized as a disease that affects the respiratory system, although it can also present with significant extrapulmonary symptoms. Very few studies have suggested an increased risk of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. This study aimed to elucidate the incidence, etiology, risk factors, and outcomes of clinically significant GI bleeding requiring endoscopic intervention in patients with COVID-19.

Acute portal venous thrombosis as an extrahepatic manifestation of acute hepatitis A infection.

Among the many potential causes and risk factors for acute portal venous thrombosis, viral hepatitis has been regarded as a rare associated condition. We present the first case in the literature of a 30-year-old previously healthy male who presented with acute portal venous thrombosis associated with acute hepatitis A virus (HAV) infection, describing the probable pathophysiology mechanism, work-up and treatment pursued. We encourage that hepatitis A serological markers should be routinely included in the investigation for acute portal venous thrombosis of unknown aetiology, in unvaccinated patients with risk factors of a recent HAV exposure.

High-Resolution Esophageal Manometric Features in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Patients: A Retrospective Study.

Background And Aims: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an immune-mediated esophageal disease characterized by symptoms related to esophageal dysfunction and eosinophil-predominant inflammation. The aims of our study included (1) to assess esophageal motility patterns of EoE by topographic analysis of high-resolution manometry (HRM) and (2) to establish a relationship between symptoms of EoE and motility abnormalities seen on HRM.

Methods: A retrospective study in which all adult patients over 18 years of age with EoE diagnosed by endoscopy and histology and who underwent HRM were included in the study during the study period.

Clinical predictors of symptom improvement failure in gastroparesis.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine clinical predictors of gastroparesis outcomes.

Methods: Between September 30, 2009 and January 31, 2020, we identified patients with gastroparesis diagnosed based on a Tc sulfur-labeled gastric emptying test. The patients who had no symptom improvement at 4 and 12 weeks were considered to have failed to show clinical improvement.

An Unusual Case of Gastric Outlet Obstruction After Embolization of Gastroduodenal Artery Pseudoaneurysm.

Gastric outlet obstruction can occur secondary to intrinsic or extrinsic pathology. Historically peptic ulcer disease was the most common cause of gastric outlet obstruction but now malignancy-associated disease process is more common. Gastric outlet obstruction from mucosal ischemia caused by embolization of gastroduodenal artery is unheard of.

Obliterative Portal Venopathy Caused by Oral Contraceptive Pills: A Case Report.

Oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) have a known prothrombotic effect. Obliterative portal venopathy (OPV) can be seen in patients with underlying hypercoagulability. We present a case of a 19-year-old female patient taking OCPs who presented with obstructive jaundice.

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Patients With Recurrent Infection: A Four-Year Single-Center Retrospective Review.

Background: infection (CDI) is a common cause of hospital and community-acquired diarrhea with an annual incidence of 453,000 cases in the USA. The white race, female gender, and age over 65 years are known risk factors. Recurrence of CDI is a major problem in patients taking antibiotics for prolonged periods.

Possible Risk Factors for Candida Esophagitis in Immunocompetent Individuals.

Background: Candida esophagitis (CE) is a condition typically diagnosed in patients who are immunocompromised. Risk factors leading to the development of CE in immunocompetent patients have not been entirely elucidated. This study set out to identify risk factors associated with the development of CE in immunocompetent patients.