A targeted endoscopic band ligation technique for management of acute esophageal variceal bleeding.

Background/aims: Endoscopic band ligation (EBL) standard therapy is traditionally performed with banding from the distal esophagus upwards. However, esophageal varices (EV) with stigma of recent bleeding are not consistently banded at the first attempt. We aimed to compare conventional banding in acute variceal bleeding (AVB) vs targeted banding of EV in patients with stigma of recent bleeding (white nipple sign).

Splenic abscess due to Salmonella enterica infection successfully treated with percutaneous drainage.

A 66-year-old female presented to our hospital with diffuse abdominal pain and diarrhea. An abdominal CT showed a splenic abscess of 9.9 x 6.

Post-acute pancreatitis diabetes: A complication waiting for more recognition and understanding.

Post-acute pancreatitis diabetes (PAPD) is the second most common type of diabetes below type 2 diabetes mellitus. Due to the boom in research on this entity carried out during the last decade, its recognition has increased. However, much of the medical community still does not recognize it as a medium and long-term complication of acute pancreatitis (AP).

Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with decreased odds for eosinophilic esophagitis in Mexican patients.

Background: The incidence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is increasing in some regions of the world. Retrospective studies have found an inverse association with Helicobacter pylori infection (H. pylori).

NAFLD VS MAFLD. The evidence-based debate has come. Time to change?

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects one-third of the world's adult population and is linked to metabolic syndrome. It can progress to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. During the last four decades, it has been the subject of exhaustive research in multiple aspects to define its epidemiology, pathophysiological mechanisms and therapy.

Hepatogenous diabetes: Knowledge, evidence, and skepticism.

The diabetogenic potential of liver cirrhosis (LC) has been known for a long time, and the name "hepatogenous diabetes" (HD) was coined in 1906 to define the condition. Diabetes mellitus (DM) that develops as a consequence of LC is referred to as HD. In patients with LC, the prevalence rates of HD have been reported to vary from 21% to 57%.

Body weight loss and glycemic control on the outcomes of patients with NAFLD. The role of new antidiabetic agents.

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is currently the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide affecting a third of adults and 12% of children in Western countries. In around 50-60%% of cases, NAFLD and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) coexist and act synergistically to increase the risk of adverse hepatic and extra-hepatic outcomes. T2DM is a strong risk factor for rapid progression of NAFLD to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which have become frequent indications of liver transplantation.

Clinical implications of diabetes in chronic liver disease: Diagnosis, outcomes and management, current and future perspectives.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is common in liver cirrhosis (LC). The pathophysiological association is bidirectional. DM is a risk factor of LC and LC is a diabetogenic condition.

Clinical, endoscopic and histological characteristics of Mexican adult patients with eosinophilic esophagitis.

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has high prevalence/incidence in Western Europe, Canada, United States of America and Australia where it has significantly increased over the past three decades to the extent that some consider it an epidemic.

Evaluation and Validation of a New Score to Measure the Severity of Small Bowel Angiodysplasia on Video Capsule Endoscopy.

Introduction: Angiodysplasias are responsible of 50% of small bowel bleeding. An endoscopic method that allows measuring its severity is not available.

Aims: The aim of the study was to validate a new endoscopic score with VCE to measure the severity of small bowel angiodysplasias (SBAD).

Nonaggressive Versus Aggressive Intravenous Fluid Therapy in Acute Pancreatitis With More Than 24 Hours From Disease Onset: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: This study aimed to compare a "nonaggressive" hydration versus an "aggressive" hydration using Hartmann's solution in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) with more than 24 hours from disease onset.

Methods: We included 88 patients with AP with more than 24 hours from disease onset, and were randomized into 2 groups. Group I (n = 45) received a nonaggressive hydration (Hartmann's solution at 1.

Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Enteritis With Video Capsule Endoscopy and Double Balloon Enteroscopy With Favorable Response to Corticosteroids.

Eosinophilic enteritis is a rare disease with nonspecific symptoms, often representing a diagnostic challenge. Video capsule endoscopy (VCE) has enabled examination of the full small bowel. However, capsule retention is an unfortunate complication.

Diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of gastrointestinal angiodysplasias: A critical review and view points.

Gastrointestinal angiodysplasias (GIADs), also called angioectasias, are the most frequent vascular lesions. Its precise prevalence is unknown since most of them are asymptomatic. However, the incidence may be increasing since GIADs affect individuals aged more than 60 years and population life expectancy is globally increasing worldwide.

Meckel's diverticulum diagnosis by video capsule endoscopy: A case report and review of literature.

Background: Meckel's diverticulum (MD) occurs predominantly in children and adolescents. It is rarely diagnosed in adults. Preoperative diagnosis is difficult due to low sensitivity of the radiological imaging studies.

Low Prevalence of Biopsy-Proven Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Patients with Esophageal Food Impaction in Mexican Population.

Background: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is the most common cause of dysphagia and esophageal food impaction (EFI) in the USA, Western Europe, and Australia. In Mexico, the uncomplicated form of this disease is infrequent, and prevalence in patients with EFI is unknown.

Aims: To determine the prevalence and causes of EFI, endoscopic and therapeutic aspects, and establish the prevalence of biopsy-proven EoE in patients with EFI.

Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in elderly people: Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors.

Objective: To analyze the clinical characteristics, outcomes and prognostic factors in elderly patients (aged 75 years and elder) with acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).

Methods: Consecutive patients admitted with acute nonvariceal UGIB who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were prospectively recruited and subdivided into two age-based groups, elderly (aged ≥75 years) and younger patients (<75 years). The patients' characteristics and outcomes were recorded.

Portal vein thrombosis in patients with cirrhosis: just a common finding or a predictor of poor outcome?

Unlabelled:  Background & Aims. It is unclear whether portal vein thrombosis (PVT) unrelated to malignancy is associated with reduced survival or it is an epiphenomenon of advanced cirrhosis. The objective of this study was to assess clinical outcome in cirrhotic patients with PVT not associated with malignancy and determine its prevalence.

Lack of compliance with consensus recommendations on the diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in published prevalence studies. A clinical and systematic review.

Objective: According to consensus recommendations, the presence of esophageal symptoms, >15 eosinophils/high-power field and unresponsiveness to proton pump inhibitors are required for a diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). Nevertheless, inconsistency in using these guidelines has been reported in recent publications. The objective of this study was to assess compliance with EoE diagnostic guidelines in published studies on EoE prevalence and to evaluate other clinical and methodological parameters.

Accuracy of ASGE criteria for the prediction of choledocholithiasis.

Background/aims: Few studies have validated the performance of guidelines for the prediction of choledocholithiasis (CL). Our objective was to prospectively assess the accuracy of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) guidelines for the identification of CL.

Methods: A two-year prospective evaluation of patients with suspected CL was performed.