To cut or not to cut? Extended mesenteric excision during intestinal resection does not impact the postoperative recurrence nor the postoperative complications in Crohn's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The mesentery might be involved in the pathogenesis of Crohn's disease (CD). As a result of scarce and conflicting data, it is debatable whether removal during intestinal resections could influence postsurgical outcome. We aimed to investigate the association between the extent of mesenteric excision during intestinal resections and postoperative complications and recurrence.

Concomitant virus infection increases mortality and worsens outcome of acute pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a major health threat, with a high mortality rate in severe forms. Though alcohol and bile-induced factors are the most common causes, increasing evidence suggests that viral infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may also trigger AP development. Our study aims to explore this association in greater detail.

Hepaticogastrostomy versus hepaticogastrostomy with antegrade stenting for malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Combining antegrade stenting (AGS) and hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) is an increasingly used endoscopic ultrasound-guided intervention when stenting by endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is impossible.

Objectives: We comprehensively assessed the benefits and downsides of combined AGS and HGS (HGS procedure with AGS, HGAS).

Data Sources And Methods: From 788 HGS and 295 HGAS cases, a random-effects meta-analysis was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses protocol.

Infectious diseases screening approach among refugees: results from a single-center study.

Introduction: Our aim was to evaluate a screening program, with active case-finding and treatment for active tuberculosis (TB), latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI), blood-borne viruses (BBV), and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among refugees living in facility centers.

Methodology: We collected data on refugees arriving to our attention in migrant centers in Sardinia, Italy. Socio-demographical data, anamnesis, and clinical features were collected.

High-risk sexual behavior and HIV/STDs cascade of care in migrants: results from an Italian dedicated outpatient clinic.

Introduction: Ethnical segregation and migration influence sexual health. Differences in sexual networks and the risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) between racial/ethnic minorities and the native population have been described in the literature.

Methodology: We collected data on sexual behavior and physical examination.