Hybrid endoscopic and laparoscopic En-bloc resection for the minimally invasive management of gastrointestinal stromal tumors: A case report.

Background: Among mesenchymal tumors arising in the gastrointestinal tract, gastrointestinal stromal tumors are the most common. GISTs that do not have metastatic spread are treated surgically. Our case report aims to describe a newer & less invasive approach for resection of GISTs & early gastrointestinal tumors.

The neglected role of Blastocystis sp. and Giardia lamblia in development of irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

The possible role of Blastocystis sp. and Giardia lamblia infections in the development of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has long been controversial. In this study, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether these protozoan infections are associated with IBS development.

A case of methanol poisoning leading to prolonged respirator dependency with consequent blindness and irreversible brain damage.

Background: Methanol is a colorless and poisonous liquid that is commonly used as an industrial and household solvent. Methanol poisoning is a rare but extremely hazardous form of in toxication that affects the central nervous system and causes visual disorder, drowsiness, seizures and coma.

Case Presentation: A 29-years-old man with methanol intoxication presented with drowsiness and acidosis with subsequent brain hemorrhage requiring prolong mechanical ventilation resulted in persistent visual impairment and disequilibrium.