Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Overstitch, X-Tack, and Endoscopic Hand Suturing for Closure of Gastrointestinal Defects After Endoscopic Resection: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Aims: Data comparing the efficacy and safety of Overstitch, X-Tack, and Endoscopic Hand Suturing (EHS) for closure of gastrointestinal defects after endoscopic resection is limited. We conducted a meta-analysis of the available data.

Methods: Online databases were searched for studies evaluating different closure systems for gastrointestinal defects.

Understanding oncologic emergencies and related emergency department visits and hospitalizations: a systematic review.

Background: Patients with cancer frequently visit the emergency department (ED) and are at high risk for hospitalization due to severe illness from cancer progression or treatment side effects. With an aging population and rising cancer incidence rates worldwide, it is crucial to understand how EDs and other acute care venues manage oncologic emergencies. Insights from other nations and health systems may inform resources necessary for optimal ED management and novel care delivery pathways.

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) and Clinical Outcomes Among Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients: An Umbrella Review.

Background And Aims: Recent systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SRMAs) have shown inconsistent effectiveness of FMT among patients with IBD. This study aimed to appraise the evidence for clinically relevant outcomes with FMT in patients with IBD using published SRMAs.

Methods: We searched major databases from inception through Nov 2023 to identify SRMAs assessing the effectiveness of FMT in patients with IBD.