Etiological diagnosis of recurrent acute pancreatitis.

Acute pancreatitis is the leading cause of inpatient care among gastrointestinal conditions. Despite early intervention, one-third of patients experience recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP). A comprehensive diagnostic approach is warranted to identify and treat underlying factors in order to prevent recurrence.

Helicobacter Species and Hepato-Biliary Tract Malignancies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

may cause chronic inflammation of the biliary tract, but its relationship with cancer is controversial. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the association between and hepatobiliary tract malignancies. Twenty-six studies (4083 patients) were included in qualitative synthesis, and 18 studies ( = 1895 qualified for meta-analysis.

Risk of thromboembolic events in relation to the management of anticoagulant and antiagregant therapy in patients subjected to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography.

Background And Objectives: The main clinical practice guidelines recommend adequate periprocedural withdrawal and reintroduction of antithrombotic drugs in case of invasive techniques. The main objective of this study was to assess whether, in patients receiving anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, the suppression or reduction of the pharmacological dose for the performance of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) implies a greater risk of thromboembolic events.

Patients And Methods: A prospective observational study was carried out, which included 644ERCP performed with therapeutic intention during 2019 at the Reina Sofía University Hospital with follow-up during the 30days after the endoscopic intervention.

Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer: Characteristics and predictive factors.

Introduction And Aims: A high quality colonoscopy is key in preventing colorectal cancer, but the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) exists. The aims of the study were to investigate the incidence, characteristics and predictive factors of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC).

Material And Method: A retrospective and prospective observational study was designed.

Prognosis of Patients with Ulcerative Colitis in Sustained Remission After Thiopurines Withdrawal.

Background: The ideal length of treatment with thiopurines in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) in sustained remission remains unknown. It is widely accepted that the drug withdrawal is associated with a worse outcome. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcome after this withdrawal and to identify predictors of relapse.