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VideoGIE, 2020 Background and Aims: EUS-guided gallbladder drainage has been increasingly applied for acute cholecystitis in high-risk surgical patients. In cases of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage with lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs), endoscopic retrieval of ...
Wei Wang, MD +5 more
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Biliary‐type pain in children with chronic abdominal pain: A cross‐sectional, observational study
Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives Functional gallbladder disorders are well‐recognized entities in adults with standardized diagnostic criteria since the Rome III criteria. The existence of these disorders in children is still debated. The primary aim was to estimate the prevalence of disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs) with abdominal pain, particularly ...
Antonio Colucci +6 more
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, 2001 Gallstones are estimated to affect over 20 million people in the United States. Recent studies have clarified the role of various dietary components in gallstone disease.
Ko, CW, Lee, SP
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Diffuse gallbladder epithelial proliferation after teduglutide exposure: A case report
JPGN Reports, EarlyView.Abstract Teduglutide, a glucagon‐like peptide 2 analog that increases mucosal proliferation in the gastrointestinal tract, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in children with intestinal failure in 2019 after trials of 12‐ and 24‐week duration.
Christopher P. Duggan +4 more
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Sickle Cell Disease: Historical Overview and Current Therapies
Prenatal Diagnosis, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) affects millions worldwide, yet the limited treatment options currently available do not always adequately control the disease and carry significant side effects. At present, the only curative treatment is hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplantation, a procedure that carries considerable challenges and numerous ...
Oluwaseun O. Babatunde +4 more
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Increased Risk of Asymptomatic Gallstones in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis [PDF]
Intestinal Research, 2015 Background/AimsThe relationship between Crohn's disease and gallstones is established. However, the prevalence and risk factors for gallstones in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are not yet well understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
Jung Hoon Ha +11 more
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Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.Graphical representation of ethnomedical uses, major bioactive compounds, pharmacological potential and toxicological risks of Ruta graveolens L. ABSTRACT Ruta graveolens L. is widely used in traditional European, Asian, African, and South American medicine for digestive, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive disorders.
Tetiana Serhiienko +3 more
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Surgical Appropriateness of Imaging in Acute Cholecystitis: A Danish Audit
Surgical Practice, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Acute cholecystitis is a common surgical condition, most frequently caused by gallstones. Ultrasound is recommended as the first‐line imaging modality, while CT and MRCP are reserved for inconclusive cases or suspected complications. Increasing use of CT in Denmark raises concerns regarding unnecessary radiation exposure. This study
Daniel Bornemann +6 more
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Egyptian Liver Journal, 2020 Background The widespread use of abdominal ultrasonography in children documented increased detection rate of gallstones. The aim of this study was to assess the possible risk factors of gallstones and to detect the complication rate and outcome of the ...
A. Enayet +4 more
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BMC GastroenterologyBackground The circadian syndrome is linked with chronic diseases such as stroke, kidney stones, and overactive bladder. However, the relationship between circadian syndrome and gallstones is poorly understood.
Fenping Liang +4 more
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