Efficacy and tolerability of a low-residue diet for bowel preparation: systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) contributes significantly to cancer mortality worldwide. In an effort to reduce the risk of death, detection of polyps through colonoscopy is crucial. The success of the colonoscopy depends on the diet administered the day before the test.

Prevalence of incidental clinically relevant pancreatic cysts at diagnosis based on current guidelines.

Background: Most pancreatic cysts (PCs) found incidentally by CT and MRI scans might not be clinically important according to the Fukuoka guidelines, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) guidelines and European guidelines.

Aims: To determine and compare the prevalence of incidental clinically important PCs (CIPCs).

Methods: Abdominal contrast-enhanced CT or MRI scans performed during a one-year period were retrospectively reviewed to identify incidental PCs.

Finding sessile serrated adenomas: is it possible to identify them during conventional colonoscopy?

Background And Aim: Proximal colorectal cancer may arise from sessile serrated adenomas (SSAs). Recognition of these lesions during colonoscopy can optimize the endoscopic approach. We aimed to identify specific endoscopic features of SSA with conventional colonoscopy.

[Celiac disease and risk of colorectal neoplasia].

Background: Although small bowel and esophagus neoplasia are recognized to occur more frequently in patients with celiac disease, the association with colorectal cancer is still controversial.

Objective: To determine the risk of colorectal neoplasia among patients with celiac disease.

Methods: A case-control study was conducted using the gastroenterology and endoscopy unit electronic data base.

[Role of antibodies in celiac disease after one year of treatment to predict the adherence to gluten-free diet].

Introduction: The celiac disease (CD) is characterized by a permanent sensitivity to gluten. The treatment for this disease is the life-long strict compliance with a gluten-free diet (GFD). The average of compliance with GFD ranges between 15% and 80%.