Ineffective esophageal motility is associated with diabetes mellitus end organ complications.

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is known to induce a wide range of harmful effects on several organs, notably leading to ineffective esophageal motility (IEM). However, the relationship between DM and IEM is not fully elucidated. We aimed to determine the relationship between DM and IEM and to evaluate the impact of DM's end organ complications on IEM severity.

Polyarteritis nodosa: a case report of isolated large bowel involvement and surgical intervention.

Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a necrotizing vasculitis commonly affecting small-sized vessels and medium-sized vessels. We present the case of surgical resection for ischemic colitis secondary to PAN. A 26-year-old woman presented with left lower quadrant pain, diarrhea and bloody stools.

Long-term Outcome of Per-oral Endoscopic Myotomy Performed in the Endoscopy Unit With Trainees.

Introduction: Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been widely adopted for the treatment of achalasia as it provides a precise, tailored myotomy in a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure. Several short-term studies and a few long-term studies have confirmed that POEM is a safe and effective treatment for achalasia. However, the long-term outcome of POEM performed by trainees is unknown.

Prevalence and Risk Factors for Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease: A Single-Center Case-Control Study.

Objectives: The exact prevalence for intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unknown. In this single-center case-control study, we aimed to study the prevalence and risk factors for IPMN in patients with CKD.

Methods: We performed a retrospective case-control study comparing patients with and without CKD who had magnetic resonance imaging of the abdomen performed between January 2018 and December 2018.

Long-term Outcome of Gastric Per-Oral Endoscopic Pyloromyotomy in Treatment of Gastroparesis.

Background & Aims: Gastric per oral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (GPOEM) is a promising treatment for gastroparesis. There are few data on the long-term outcomes of this procedure. We investigated long-term outcomes of GPOEM treatment of patients with refractory gastroparesis.

Short-term outcomes of double versus single pyloromyotomy at peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy in the treatment of gastroparesis (with video).

Background And Aims: The prevalence of gastroparesis (Gp), a chronic debilitating disorder, and resulting hospitalizations are increasing. Gastric peroral endoscopic pyloromyotomy (POP or GPOEM) is a novel technique in the treatment of refractory Gp. Despite the initial promising results of GPOEM, one-third of patients do not exhibit any clinical response.