Endoscopic management of pancreatic collections. Endoscopic Ultrasound Group, Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy (GSEED-USE) Clinical Guidelines.

Acute pancreatitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It can develop complications such as fluid collections and necrosis. Infection of necrosis occurs in about 20-40 % of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, and is associated with organ failure and worse prognosis.

Clinical guidelines for endoscopic mucosal resection of non-pedunculated colorectal lesions.

This document summarizes the contents of the Clinical Guidelines for the Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Non-Pedunculated Colorectal Lesions that was developed by the working group of the Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy (GSEED of Endoscopic Resection). This document presents recommendations for the endoscopic management of superficial colorectal neoplastic lesions.

Clinical guidelines for endoscopic mucosal resection of non-pedunculated colorectal lesions.

This document summarizes the contents of the Clinical Guidelines for the Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Non-Pedunculated Colorectal Lesions that was developed by the working group of the Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy (GSEED of Endoscopic Resection). This document presents recommendations for the endoscopic management of superficial colorectal neoplastic lesions.

Gastroduodenal lesions detected during small bowel capsule endoscopy: incidence, diagnostic and therapeutic impact.

Background: Capsule endoscopy was primarily designed for the investigation of the small bowel. However, it may also identify lesions in other segments of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the incidence of gastroduodenal abnormalities during small bowel capsule endoscopy and its impact on patient diagnosis and management.

Duodenal hematoma caused by endoscopic hemostatic procedures (sclerotherapy).

Endoscopic hemostatic procedures such as local injection of epinephrine are commonly used for the treatment of bleeding ulcers. Although the risks are usually considered to be minimal, there are reports describing that duodenal intramural hematomas may develop as a complication after endoscopy especially in patients susceptible to hemorrhage such as those with anticoagulants therapy or blood dyscrasia.

Colonic lesions in patients undergoing small bowel capsule endoscopy: incidence, diagnostic and therapeutic impact.

Background: Nowadays, capsule endoscopy is the first-line procedure to assess the small bowel. During small bowel procedures, other segments of the gastrointestinal tract may be visualized. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the incidence of colonic abnormalities in patients undergoing small bowel capsule and its impact on patient management.

Asymptomatic bronchial aspiration of capsule endoscope: a significant complication.

Capsule endoscopy is a safe and well-tolerated procedure allowing the direct, non-invasive mucosal investigation of the small bowel. There are, however, few limitations.

[Rituximab as rescue therapy in refractory esophageal lichen planus].

Esophageal lichen planus (ELP) is a rare condition with unknown prevalence that can sometimes be underestimated due to the subtle and nonspecific findings of diagnostic workup. Oral lesions rarely extend to the esophageal mucosa, but when they do, the most frequent symptoms are dysphagia and odynophagia. There is often a significant delay in diagnosis and inadequate treatment.

[Pleural effusion secondary to pancreaticopleural fistula following acute pancreatitis].

Pancreaticopleural fistula is a rare complication of acute or chronic pancreatitis, requiring medical (somatostatin), endoscopic or surgical treatment, with medical treatment being the first option. We describe the case of a 64-year-old man who showed complete disruption of Wirsung's duct that was diagnosed through ultrasound endoscopy and was complicated by the development of a subphrenic collection, diaphragm perforation and subsequent empyema. Medical therapy was attempted without success, and anatomical restoration of the duct was achieved after endoscopic treatment.

[Jaundice secondary to giant pancreatic serous cystoadenoma].

Serous cystadenoma is the second most frequent pancreatic cystic neoplasm and accounts for 1-2% of exocrine neoplasms of the pancreas. Recently, they have been identified more frequently, due to the improvement in imaging techniques. Differential diagnosis should be performed with mucinous cystoadenoma, due to the latter´s potential for malignant transformation.

[Upper gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to Dieulafoy's lesion: differential features].

Objective: To analyze the possible differential features of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding due to Dieulafoy's lesion (DL) compared with bleeding due to gastroduodenal ulcer.

Material And Methods: We evaluated variables associated with patient characteristics, hemorrhagic characteristics and clinical severity in 31 cases of bleeding secondary to DL and 31 cases of gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding. Univariate and multivariate statistical analysis were performed.

[Gastric plasmacytoma as an uncommon cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding].

Gastric plasmacytoma is an infrequent form of presentation of monoclonal gammopathy that, if ulcerated, can cause upper gastrointestinal bleeding. This entity is usually localized but may progress to multiple myeloma or other forms of monoclonal gammopathy. Differential diagnosis should be performed with other monoclonal gammopathies, based on laboratory and histological criteria, as well as with other gastric tumors such as adenocarcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, neuroendocrine tumors and lymphomas.