Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) of the Treitz’s angle– a very rare cause of high bowel obstruction [PDF]
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are somewhat rare gastrointestinal tumors - approximately 1% to 3% incidence, but they are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract.
Georgescu, Lota Corina +3 more
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Endoscopic diagnosis of gastric peptic ulcer penetrating into the liver [PDF]
A 61-year-old man was admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Endoscopy showed a large gastric peptic ulcer with a pseudotumoral mass protruding from the ulcer bed.
Jimenez-Perez, F.J. (F. J.) +1 more
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Experience in the treatment of some complications of portal hypertension in alcoholic liver cirrhosis [PDF]
Background/Aim. Portal hypertension (PH) is hemodynamical abnormality associated with the most serious complications of alcoholic liver cirrhosis (ALC): ascites, varices and variceal bleeding.
Damjanov Dragomir +4 more
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A deleterious variant of FCHSD1 results in mTOR pathway overactivation and may cause porto‐sinusoidal vascular disorder (PSVD). The pedigree of the family demonstrated an autosomal dominant disease with variable expressivity. Whole‐genome sequencing and Sanger sequencing both validated the existence of the FCHSD1 variant and the heterozygosity of c ...
Jingxuan Shan +19 more
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Janus kinase 2 inhibition by pacritinib as potential therapeutic target for liver fibrosis
Diagram of the activation of the profibrotic and procontractile Janus kinase 2 (JAK2)/Ras homolog family member A/Rho‐kinase pathway and the inhibition of phosphorylated JAK2 by pacritinib to inhibit hepatic stellate cell activity. Abstract Background and Aims Janus kinase 2 (JAK2) signaling is increased in human and experimental liver fibrosis with ...
Sandra Torres +21 more
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Endoscopic Management of Nonvariceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency with associated morbidity and mortality. Patients with significant bleeding should be started on proton pump inhibitor infusion.
Jin Tae Jung
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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: A review
Gastrointestinal haemorrhage is potentially life threatening. Resuscitation, clinically diagnosing and treating the underlying problem are the principles of management. As most gastrointestinal haemorrhage cease spontaneously, there is greater importance
Elroy Patrick Weledji
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Risk Factors for Recurrent Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Bleeding After Esophageal Varices Ligation on Patients with Liver Cirrhosis [PDF]
Background: Upper gastrointestinal tract (GIT) bleeding on liver cirrhosis patients will increase morbidity and mortality. Recurrent bleeding\u27s risk rise after the first episode of variceal bleeding.
Akbar, N. (Nurul) +4 more
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Natural history of liver disease in a large international cohort of children with Alagille syndrome: Results from the GALA study. Abstract Background and Aims Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a multisystem disorder, characterized by cholestasis. Existing outcome data are largely derived from tertiary centers, and real‐world data are lacking.
Shannon M. Vandriel +93 more
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Ileocecal resection for massive rectal bleeding due to Yersinia enterocolitica: a case report and review of the literature [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Massive gastrointestinal bleeding is an emergency that can sometimes require immediate surgery. We report the first case, to the best of our knowledge, of massive rectal bleeding due to Yersinia enterocolitica, requiring ileocecal resection.
Ahmed Jahid +5 more
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