Uncommon Coexistence of Eosinophilic Colitis, Asthma, and Elevated IgG4 Levels: A Case Report.

Purpose: Eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases represent a rare and diverse group of conditions. Given that the pathogenesis of EoC is not well understood and is often linked to allergic conditions, this case underscores the necessity for further research into such unique presentations. The patient's prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms presented a significant diagnostic challenge, emphasizing the importance of ruling out various potential causes for elevated blood eosinophils.

Evaluating the prognostic performance of the novel ERAP score in Vietnamese acute pancreatitis patients.

Early recognition of severe acute pancreatitis (AP) is crucial for timely intervention. This study aims to evaluate the prognostic accuracy of the Emergency Room Assessment of AP (ERAP) score and compare it with the Bedside Index for Severity in AP (BISAP) score in predicting severe AP, mortality, and persistent multiple organ failure (MOF) in Vietnamese patients. This prospective cohort study included AP patients admitted to Cho Ray Hospital between August 2021 and May 2022.

Eosinophilic ascites and enteritis: a neglected case report from Vietnam.

Eosinophilic gastroenteritis poses a significant diagnostic challenge, particularly in developing countries, where the awareness of this condition may be limited. Here, the case of a patient in her early 30s, who presented with recurrent episodes of abdominal pain and diarrhea, is reported. Initial standard laboratory investigations revealed normal complete blood counts and elevated total serum immunoglobulin E levels.

Implementing narrow banding imaging with dual focus magnification for histological prediction of small rectosigmoid polyps in Vietnamese setting.

Background And Aim: Small rectosigmoid colorectal polyps (<10 mm) are prevalent, with a low prevalence of advanced neoplastic lesions. The "diagnose-and-leave" strategy, employing narrow band imaging (NBI), is gaining popularity for its safety and cost-effectiveness by reducing polypectomy complications and minimizing histopathology expenses. This study assessed the diagnostic efficacy of NBI with dual focus (DF) magnification for real-time neoplastic prediction of rectosigmoid polyps and explored the feasibility of implementing this strategy in Vietnam.

Utility of narrow-band imaging with or without dual focus magnification in neoplastic prediction of small colorectal polyps: a Vietnamese experience.

Background/aims: Accurate neoplastic prediction can significantly decrease costs associated with pathology and unnecessary colorectal polypectomies. Narrow band imaging (NBI) and dual-focus (DF) mode are promising emerging optical technologies for recognizing neoplastic features of colorectal polyps digitally. This study aimed to clarify the clinical usefulness of NBI with and without DF assistance in the neoplastic prediction of small colorectal polyps (<10 mm).

Ischemic Colitis Presented as Pseudomembranous Colitis: An Untypical Case from Vietnam.

Ischemic colitis (IC) is an underreported chronic disease characterized by the hypoperfusion of the bowel mucosa. The diagnosis and treatment may be challenging because its clinical course resembles other colitis or even colorectal malignancies. This paper reports an untypical case to underline the diversity of IC manifestation.

Chest X-ray Severity Score as a Putative Predictor of Clinical Outcome in Hospitalized Patients: An Experience From a Vietnamese COVID-19 Field Hospital.

Background Through the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, portable radiography was particularly useful for assessing and monitoring the COVID-19 disease in Vietnamese field hospitals. It provides a convenient and precise picture of the progression of the disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of chest radiograph reporting systems (Brixia and total severity score (TSS)) and the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) clinical score in a group of hospitalized patients with COVID-19.