Role of endoscopic band ligation in management of non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Background: Acute non-variceal upper GI bleeding (NVUGIB) is a challenging emergency condition. Early endoscopic therapy has been recommended as the first-line of treatment for upper GI bleeding (UGIB) as it has been shown to reduce recurrent bleeding. We aimed to determine the various causes of NVUGIB and discuss the role of band ligation.

Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater: a clinicopathologic evaluation.

Background: Only 105 cases of neuroendocrine tumor (NET) of the ampulla of Vater have been described, mostly as single case reports. The incidence of NET is rising. The changes in incidence may result from changes in detection.

Long-term outcome of gastric access loop in hepaticojejunostomy.

Background: The incidence of hepaticojejunostomy stricture is 4%-10% in experienced centres. Many access loops have been designed and used to facilitate endoscopic intervention for this complication of hepaticojejunostomy. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness and safety of gastric access loop.

Pancreaticogastrostomy for pancreatic ascites.

Background/aims: Management of pancreatic ascites is challenging. The aim of the present study was to study the role of pancreaticogastrostomy in management of pancreatic ascites.

Methodology: Retrospective analysis of twelve operated cases with pancreatic ascites following failed conservative and endoscopic treatment was done for its outcome in terms of morbidity and a successful outcome.

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma of the ampulla of Vater.

Background: Neuroendocrine tumors of the ampulla of Vater are extremely rare, and few cases of large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) of the ampulla have been reported.

Methods: A 48-year-old male with obstructive jaundice was admitted to our hospital. On examination the patient was found to have a periampullary growth and subsequently underwent the Whipple's procedure.