Publications by authors named "Mayuko Kikuchi"
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluated how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the treatment of acute cholangitis due to choledocholithiasis by analyzing medical records from April 2017 to December 2022 during a declared state of emergency in Japan.
- - Results showed an increase in the number of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) cases and successful stone removals after the state of emergency. Additionally, patients treated during this time tended to be in better health, while those on certain medications and with previous health issues were fewer.
- - The findings indicated that the pandemic led to more efficient single-stage endoscopic treatments and shorter hospital stays without increasing safety risks for patients undergoing ERCP.
Clin J Gastroenterol
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- A 48-year-old man with a history of pulmonary and ocular sarcoidosis was diagnosed with hepatic sarcoidosis after biopsies showed non-caseating granulomas in the liver.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed lymphadenopathy and liver infiltration, leading to treatment with ursodeoxycholic acid and later prednisone.
- After five years on a low dose of prednisone, the patient showed significant improvement, with follow-up biopsies indicating minimal inflammation and stable fibrosis levels.
