Choledochoscope with stent placement for treatment of benign duodenal strictures: A case report.

Background: Endoscopically or fluoroscopically guided dilation is a safe and effective alternative to surgery for patients with benign strictures of the gastric outlet.

Case Summary: We describe two cases where a novel approach with a Spyglass choledochoscope in assessing the extent of benign duodenal strictures and aiding in placement of duodenal stents for treatment of the strictures. Choledochoscope-guided wire and stent placement was successful in all cases, leading to symptom resolution related to benign duodenal obstruction.

Brief report: Prevalence of hepatitis B and C virus infections in U.S. Air Force basic military trainees who donated blood, 2013-2016.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause significant morbidity in military service members. Prevalences of HBV and HCV infections among military recruits accessioning into the U.S.

Syphilitic hepatitis uncommon presentation of an old scourge.

Background: Giant cell hepatitis is a rare entity in adults, accounting for 0.1% to 0.25% of liver disease in adults.