Endoscopic ultrasound-guided ablation is a promising treatment for pancreatic cystic neoplasms - a systematic review.

Introduction: With the increasing use of cross-sectional imaging, the incidence of non-symptomatic pancreatic cystic neoplasms is increasing. Surgical management of pancreatic cystic neoplasms possess significant risks of perioperative morbidity and mortality. Our aim was to evaluate endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided ablation as a non-operative treatment of pancreatic cystic neoplasms.

Abdominal tuberculosis in a spigelian hernia.

Abdominal tuberculosis is a common form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Often it is difficult to diagnose due to vague symptoms and lack of clinical findings. Spigelian hernia is a rare type of hernia located in the semilunar fascia of the abdominal rectus muscular sheath.

Colorectal Cancer in Individuals With Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Based on Analysis of the Danish Polyposis Registry.

Background & Aims: Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant disorder that increases risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). We assessed changes in the incidence and prevalence of CRC, and survival times, of patients with FAP participating in the Danish follow-up study.

Methods: We collected data from the Danish Polyposis Registry, a nationwide, complete registry of patients with FAP that includes clinical information, surgical procedures, follow-up findings, and pathology reports.