Evaluation of non-gastric upper gastrointestinal system polyps: an epidemiological assessment.

Non-gastric upper gastrointestinal system polyps are detected rarely and mostly incidentally during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. While the majority of lesions are asymptomatic and benign, some lesions have the potential to become malignant, and may be associated with other malignancies. Between May 2010 and June 2022, a total of 127,493 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy were retrospectively screened.

Pneumatic Dilation in Geriatric Achalasia Patients.

Background: The aim of the study was to share the effectiveness of pneumatic dilation in geriatric achalasia patients.

Methods: Achalasia patients over the age of 65 and those under the age of 65 as the control group who received pneumatic dilation as the first-line treatment were evaluated in the study.

Results: The average age of geriatric patients was 72.

Relationship Among , Lower Esophagus Sphincter Pressure, and Gastroesophageal Reflux: A Single-Center Experience.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship among lower esophageal sphincter pressure (LESP), (Hp), and gastroesophageal reflux (GER).

Methods: The retrospective study included patients with isolated hypertensive or hypotensive lower esophageal sphincter (LES) who underwent esophageal manometry in our gastroenterology motility laboratory and had normal manometry results. Demographic characteristics, complaints on admission, upper endoscopy findings, 24-h esophageal pH monitoring results, and presence of Hp in gastric biopsy were evaluated.