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REsolution of Symptoms afTer Oesophago-gastric cancer REsection delphi (RESTOREd)-standardizing the definition, investigation and management of gastrointestinal symptoms and conditions after surgery.
Br J Surg
November 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Lincoln, UK.
Background: Oesophago-gastric cancer surgery negatively affects quality of life with a high postoperative symptom burden. Several conditions that may be diagnosed and treated after surgery are recognised. However, consensus regarding their definition and management is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRifaximin-Alpha Increases Lactase Activity in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Without Constipation and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
Dig Dis Sci
December 2024
Gastrointestinal Motility Laboratory, Department of Gastroenterology, National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, Mexico D.F., Mexico.
Article Synopsis
Candy cane syndrome with or without concomitant hiatal hernia after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: A hidden enemy leading to postoperative symptoms.
Cir Esp (Engl Ed)
November 2024
Department of Surgery, Hospital José J. Aguirre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile, Chile.
Background: Candy cane syndrome (CCS) is a rare complication of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). It occurs due to redundancy in the blind loop at the gastro-jejunal anastomosis.
Objective: To evaluate the type of symptoms, anatomic and functional findings, and outcome after treatment.
[Efficaccy of probiotic in the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Systematic review and meta-analysis].
Rev Gastroenterol Peru
November 2024
Zacpharma, Medellín, Colombia.
Introduction: Conventional management of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) involves intraluminal-action antibiotics. Controversially, probiotics are used to optimize outcomes, but this therapeutic intervention is understudied.
Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in the treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
The ileocecal valve in transabdominal ultrasound Part 1: Sonographic anatomy and technique.
J Ultrason
November 2024
Department of Anatomy, Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- The ileocecal valve is crucial for separating different parts of the intestine, and issues with it can lead to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth syndrome.
- This study aims to enhance understanding of the ileocecal valve through transabdominal ultrasound, comparing it with colonoscopy and CT colonography findings.
- Key findings show variations in the valve's morphology, with lipomatosis presenting a unique ultrasound image, emphasizing the importance of proper preparation and lymph node assessment in exams.
Association between small intestine bacterial overgrowth and psychiatric disorders.
Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)
November 2024
Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, Zabrze, Poland.
Article Synopsis
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition where an abnormal number of bacteria grow in the small intestine, potentially leading to various gastrointestinal and mental health issues.
- There is limited understanding of how SIBO affects tryptophan metabolism and its connection to psychiatric disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease.
- The analysis of literature stresses the need for more comprehensive studies to better understand the links between SIBO, gut health, and mental health, proposing a combined treatment approach for complex psychiatric conditions.
Brain Fog in Gastrointestinal Disorders: Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastroparesis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
J Clin Gastroenterol
October 2024
Gastroenterology Section, Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Introduction: Brain fog (BF) is a term used to describe difficulties with concentration, memory, and overall mental clarity. Links of BF to chronic fatigue syndrome and COVID-19 have been described, as well as recently to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and probiotics.
Aim: To investigate the association between BF, SIBO, intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO), gastrointestinal (GI) medications, and specific GI disorders [irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gastroparesis] by utilizing a questionnaire to help diagnose BF.
The prevalence of small intestine bacterial overgrowth in irritable bowel syndrome is much higher with lactulose than glucose breath test: Results of a retrospective monocentric study.
Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol
November 2024
Hospices Civils de Lyon, Service de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, Pierre Bénite, France.
Background: Glucose (GBT) and lactulose (LBT) breath tests have been recommended for the diagnosis of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). LBT may yield a higher prevalence of SIBO diagnosis, because of its limited small bowel absorption, and therefore colonic fermentation. The aim of this retrospective study was to confirm this hypothesis, in irritable bowel syndrome patients (IBS).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical Transplant Kidney Function Loss Due to Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth.
Indian J Nephrol
May 2024
Division of Paediatric Nephrology, Okinawa Prefectural Nanbu Medical Centre, Children's Medical Centre, Haebaru, Japan.
Article Synopsis
Serial Transverse Enteroplasty (STEP) for Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) in Children: A Multicenter Study on Long-term Outcomes.
J Pediatr Surg
September 2024
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Robert-Debré Children's University Hospital, APHP, Paris, France; Paris-Cité University, Paris, France; NeuroDiderot, INSERM UMR1141, Paris, France. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS) is a significant cause of intestinal failure in children, and this study evaluates the long-term outcomes of the surgical technique called serial transverse enteroplasty (STEP) used to treat it.
- The study involved a review of 36 children who underwent STEP between 2000 and 2022, examining their medical histories, surgical details, and nutritional support.
- Results showed an increase in bowel length and a decrease in dependency on parenteral nutrition, with many children experiencing improved digestive symptoms and growth after the procedure, indicating STEP can be a beneficial option for managing SBS in children.
An Oral Botanical Supplement Improves Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) and Facial Redness: Results of an Open-Label Clinical Study.
Nutrients
September 2024
Integrative Skin Science and Research, Sacramento, CA 95815, USA.
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effects of an herbal treatment on gut microbiome, facial redness, and intestinal permeability in adults diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) confirmed by a lactulose breath test.
- - Participants underwent a 10-week regimen of a Biocidin liquid tincture and GI Detox+, with additional treatment via Olivirex if they showed no improvement, monitored through breath tests and other analyses.
- - Results indicated that the herbal regimen was particularly effective for certain types of SIBO, with 42.8% of participants showing improvement in hydrogen-dominant cases and significant increases in beneficial bacteria over the treatment period.
Enterolithiasis in a Patient With Prior Bowel Resection.
Cureus
August 2024
General Surgery, Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, USA.
Enterolithiasis is the development of intestinal stones, thought to be related to conditions that predispose to stasis and stricture of the intestines and disruption of chemical factors such as pH. It has been described in the setting of inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal tuberculosis, and prior surgery of the bowel. Our patient was a 68-year-old Caucasian female with prior bowel resection secondary to hernia repair who presented many years later with obstructive symptoms including abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, and ultimately inability to tolerate oral intake.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInitiation of SeHCAT® Protocol in a digestive service: a further step in the management of chronic diarrhoea.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig
September 2024
Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Universitario Santa Lucía, España.
Bile acid malabsorption (BAM) is a common cause of chronic diarrhoea. Recent work has shown that it is probably an under-diagnosed entity. BAM is classified into 4 types depending on what conditions it.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPrevalence of bacterial vaginosis and its associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinics at public hospitals in West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia.
Sci Rep
September 2024
Department of Midwifery, College of Health Sciences and Referral Hospital, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia.
Article Synopsis
- Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition during pregnancy that occurs when healthy Lactobacilli decrease, leading to an overgrowth of other bacteria, and is linked to negative pregnancy outcomes like pre-term labor and low birth weight.
- A study in Ethiopia, involving 260 pregnant women from antenatal care clinics, found a BV prevalence of 22.3%, using the Nugent scoring system to analyze vaginal swab samples.
- Factors contributing to BV included living in rural areas, marital status, and hygiene practices; specific statistical methods (like logistic regression) were used to identify significant predictors of the condition.
Pediatric Chronic Intestinal Failure: Something Moving?
Nutrients
September 2024
Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Emma Children's Hospital, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Article Synopsis
- * Common causes of PIF include short bowel syndrome, neuromuscular disorders, and congenital enteropathies, with significant complications arising from HPN like infections and liver disease.
- * Advances in treatment, particularly through specialist care and new therapies like glucagon-like peptide 2, are improving outcomes, but ongoing research is needed to enhance care and prevent complications.
Unlabelled: Currently, severe combined abdominal trauma ranks third among all causes of mortality In Russia, second only to cardiovascular and oncologic diseases. In the period from 2019 to 2020 in our country, a slight decrease in traumatism is noted due to a decrease in the number of traffic accidents as the main cause of combined and multiple trauma. The number of abdominal injuries from the total number of injuries In Russian regions ranges from 1.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[SIBO, from myth to reality].
Rev Med Interne
September 2024
Service de médecine interne et maladie infectieuse, hôpital européen, 6, rue Désirée-Clary, 13003 Marseille, France; Service de recherche clinique, laboratoire européen Alphabio Biogroup, Marseille, France.
Digestive functional disorders are among the most frequent reasons for medical consultation and a significant source of medical wandering. Therapeutic management of these patients is difficult, particularly due to the absence of specific treatment linked to an incomplete understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms. In a certain number of these patients, the symptoms are accompanied by a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - Therapy, nutrition, microbiome].
Dtsch Med Wochenschr
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- SIBO, or small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, is characterized by an excessive number of bacteria in the small intestine, leading to symptoms like bloating, nausea, and diarrhea, often due to various underlying health issues.
- Factors such as reduced gut motility, changes in gastrointestinal structure, and immune system issues can contribute to the development of SIBO, and diet plays a crucial role in shaping the gut microbiome.
- Treatment options for SIBO may include elemental diets, low-carbohydrate diets, and the use of pre- and probiotics, with ongoing research focusing on the connections between nutrition and gut health.
Dietary Effects on the Gut Phageome.
Int J Mol Sci
August 2024
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131, USA.
Article Synopsis
- - The gut microbiome significantly affects both local intestinal health and systemic conditions, influencing diseases like Crohn's, IBS, and even neurological issues like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
- - Diet plays a crucial role in shaping the gut microbiome, affecting both health and disease development through the interactions of gut bacteria with the food we consume.
- - While the bacterial microbiome is well-studied in relation to disease, the gut phageome (bacteriophages within the microbiome) is less understood, highlighting the need for more research on how diet affects these viral populations.
Oral Health and "Modern" Digestive Diseases: Pathophysiologic and Etiologic Factors.
Biomedicines
August 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Universitatii Street No. 16, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Article Synopsis
- The article explores the complex interactions between the human body's systems, focusing on factors like chronic inflammation, microbial imbalance, and metabolic disorders that affect health.
- It emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals, particularly gastroenterologists and dentists, to improve patient outcomes through comprehensive care plans.
- The research highlights the significant connections between oral health and digestive diseases, calling for increased awareness of how disorders in one area can impact the other for better diagnosis and treatment.
Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) disrupts intestinal barrier integrity in translational canine stem cell-derived monolayers.
Microbiol Spectr
October 2024
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, USA.
Article Synopsis
- - This study focuses on creating effective models to investigate Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) infections, which cause severe gastrointestinal issues in both dogs and humans, including hemorrhagic diarrhea.
- - The researchers developed monolayers from healthy dog intestinal tissues, studying their response to EHEC infection through several scientific techniques to understand the resulting cellular changes.
- - Findings revealed significant impacts of EHEC on intestinal cells, making this new model a promising tool for better research into EHEC and related pathogens in both species.
Validation of a Hand-Held Point-of-Care Device to Measure Breath Hydrogen and Its Utility in Detecting Response to Antibiotic Treatment.
Dig Dis Sci
December 2024
Johns Hopkins Center for Neurogastroenterology, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Background: Breath testing for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is typically performed using clinic-based equipment or single-use test kits.
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the utility of a portable, point-of-care breath analysis device (AIRE®, FoodMarble) in patients suspected to have SIBO. A technical assessment including a comparison to existing mail-in kits was first performed.
Assessment of Biochemical, Inflammatory Biomarkers and Ultra-Processed Food Consumption in Children with Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Nutrients
July 2024
Department of Nutrition, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Paraiba, João Pessoa 58051-900, PB, Brazil.
Objective: This study evaluated anthropometric, biochemical, and inflammatory biomarkers, as well as dietary intake in Brazilian children diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and compared them with their counterparts without SIBO.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 106 children aged 7 to 10 years. A glucose-hydrogen breath test was performed to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO).
Low dose rifaximin combined with N-acetylcysteine is superior to rifaximin alone in a rat model of IBS-D: a randomized trial.
Sci Rep
August 2024
Medically Associated Science and Technology Program, Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Rifaximin is FDA-approved for treating IBS-D but has limited effectiveness due to poor solubility impacting its ability to target E. coli in the mucus layer.
- Adding N-acetylcysteine (NAC) enhances rifaximin's efficacy against E. coli, as shown through tests in both lab assays and a rat model of IBS-D.
- The combination of rifaximin and NAC effectively normalized stool consistency and bacterial levels in the rat model, suggesting potential for improved treatment responses in IBS-D patients.
Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO) Is Associated with Delayed Small Bowel and Colonic Transit Time (TT) on the Wireless Motility Capsule (WMC).
Dig Dis Sci
September 2024
Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Background: Methanogens are associated with gut dysmotility in animal models but have not been robustly studied in humans. The WMC assesses regional transit time (TT) and pH in the GI tract.
Aims: To study the segmental TT and pH among patients with SIBO or IMO utilizing WMC.