Publications by authors named "Kenta Hashigami"
Clin J Gastroenterol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- The case study details a 41-year-old African woman who first experienced acute alcoholic pancreatitis and then developed severe alcoholic hepatitis (SAH) weeks later.
- After initially responding well to treatment and stopping alcohol, her condition worsened with significant increases in white blood cell count and bilirubin levels, along with rapid hepatosplenomegaly.
- A liver biopsy confirmed SAH, characterized by ballooned liver cells and inflammation, but her condition improved with supportive care despite the unexpected progression from pancreatitis to hepatitis.
Article Synopsis
- Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy might worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease, raising questions about its impact on Barrett's esophagus, but this study aimed to clarify this relationship.
- A retrospective analysis of 340 patients showed that while reflux esophagitis cases increased after treatment, only 0.6% experienced elongation of Barrett's esophagus.
- The findings suggest that eradication therapy does not significantly affect the presence or lengthening of Barrett's esophagus in patients.
Article Synopsis
- * A study analyzed 4021 patients who underwent endoscopic examination, finding that 23% had Barrett's esophagus and 25% showed signs of bile reflux.
- * The analysis indicated that bile reflux is a strong independent indicator of Barrett's esophagus, suggesting that patients with bile reflux may benefit from more frequent endoscopic monitoring.
