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  1. 01-05-2024 | Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor | Online First

    Non-gastrointestinal stromal tumor, mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract: a review of tumor genetics, pathology, and cross-sectional imaging findings

    There is a diverse group of non-gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract that demonstrate characteristic pathology and histogenesis as well as variable imaging findings and biological …

  2. 30-04-2024 | Peritonitis | Online First

    Pathophysiology and surgical outcomes of patients with fungal peritonitis from upper gastrointestinal tract perforation: a retrospective study

    According to the National Clinical Database of Japan, 5801 surgeries for upper gastrointestinal perforation were performed in 2018, of which 1975 (34.0%) were done laparoscopically, 925 (15.9%) were followed by postoperative severe complications …

  3. 28-02-2024 | Endoscopy | OriginalPaper

    Nomogram for Predicting the Risk of Complications after Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal from the Adult Upper Gastrointestinal Tract

    Foreign body (FB) impaction in the upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract is frequently encountered in the clinic and accounts for approximately 4% of all emergency endoscopies [ 1 , 2 ]. Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, a widely used procedure, is …

  4. Open Access 19-09-2023 | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Pediatrics | Review

    Integrative diagnostics of the gastro-intestinal tract – gastroesophageal reflux and constipation in practice

    Common disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, such as gastroesophageal reflux/disease (GER/D) and constipation, are frequent causes for

  5. 16-12-2023 | Endoscopy | OriginalPaper

    Endoscopic Evaluation of PET/CT Abnormalities in the Gastrointestinal Tract: Yield and Approach

    Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) is a functional imaging modality that is widely used to diagnose, stage, and assess treatment response in various malignancies. As the indications for PET/CT continue to expand and …

  6. 07-12-2023 | Cystic Fibrosis | ReviewPaper

    Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract in Cystic Fibrosis

    Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are highly prevalent in people with Cystic Fibrosis (PwCF),correlating with worse quality of life (QOL), but objective diagnoses and targeted treatments are scarce [ 1 ]. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multiorgan autosomal …

  7. Open Access 01-12-2024 | Vomiting | OriginalPaper

    Accidental ingestion of multiple magnetic beads by children and their impact on the gastrointestinal tract: a single-center study

    Cases of foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract are quite common in children’s emergency rooms. About 1.97% of the foreign bodies consumed are magnets. In general, between 80 and 90% of swallowed foreign bodies can spontaneously pass through …

  8. Open Access 01-12-2023 | OriginalPaper

    Genetic and observational associations of lung function with gastrointestinal tract diseases: pleiotropic and mendelian randomization analysis

    The gut-lung axis represents bidirectional communications between gut and lung and influences the immune function of both organs [ 1 – 3 ]. The comorbidities between chronic lung diseases (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma) …

  9. Open Access 24-10-2023 | Gastric Cancer | ReviewPaper

    Standardized and quality-assured predictive PD-L1 testing in the upper gastrointestinal tract

    As a result of the high approval dynamics and the growing number of immuno-oncological concepts, the complexity of treatment decisions and control in the area of cancers of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction and stomach is constantly …

  10. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Esophagus Resection | OriginalPaper

    Reconstruction of the upper gastrointestinal tract using intra-thoracic Roux-en-Y technique after caustic agent ingestion: a case report from Aleppo, Syria

    Caustic substance ingestion is a medical emergency associated with high mortality and morbidity [ 1 , 2 ].

  11. 12-04-2024 | Barrett Esophagus | Online First

    Risk stratification for synchronous/metachronous recurrence after endoscopic submucosal dissection for Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma using the length of Barrett’s esophagus

    Barrett’s esophageal adenocarcinoma (BEA) is relatively common, with an increasing incidence in Western countries [ 1 ]. A similar trend is seen in Asia, owing to the decreasing prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection and changing lifestyles …

  12. 12-03-2024 | Barrett Esophagus | Online First

    Barrett’s Esophagus: Who and How Do We Screen?

    Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is characterized by intestinal metaplasia (IM) of the distal esophagus, specifically the replacement of squamous epithelium by specialized intestinal columnar epithelium [ 1 ]. The metaplasia is thought to be in response to …

  13. Open Access 01-12-2023 | Ultrasound | OriginalPaper

    The effect of endoscopic ultrasound on the precise selection of endoscopic treatment for submucosal tumors in the upper gastrointestinal tract

    Submucosal tumor (SMT) is a broad term for tumors originating from tissues below the mucosal layer, including mucosa, submucosa and lamina propria [ 1 ]. Common SMT consists of mesenchymomas, liomyomas, lipomas, neurogenic tumors, fibromas, and …

  14. Open Access 23-11-2022 | Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization | OriginalPaper

    FGFR2-amplified tumor clones are markedly heterogeneously distributed in carcinomas of the upper gastrointestinal tract

    Gastric cancer is the fourth and esophageal cancer is the sixth leading cause of mortality worldwide (Sung et al. 2021 ). Therapeutic options are still needed to improve the outcome of patients with these aggressive tumors of the upper …

  15. Open Access 23-03-2023 | Metastasis | OriginalPaper

    Gastrointestinal stromal tumors of the upper GI tract: population-based analysis of epidemiology, treatment and outcome based on data from the German Clinical Cancer Registry Group

    Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are rare mesenchymal tumors that originate from the interstitial cells of Cajal [1]. They represent less than 1% of all neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract. A global epidemiologic analysis demonstrated …

  16. 01-04-2022 | Endoscopy

    Low isolated ferritin levels without anemia: is gastrointestinal tract endoscopy sufficient to explain the cause?

    Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a major health problem that affects 500–600 million people globally, particularly in developing countries. The most common cause of IDA in developing countries is a low iron content in the diet and insufficient iron …

  17. 05-01-2024 | Biomarkers | ReviewPaper

    Molecular typing—new targets and therapy options for upper GI carcinomas with a focus on adenocarcinomas of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, and stomach

    The biomarker developments in adenocarcinomas of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, and stomach are currently very exciting. Clinical trial data for Claudin 18.2 and FGFR2b are promising and EMA approvals are expected. Routine testing …

  18. 01-02-2022 | Metastasis

    Current status of gastrointestinal tract cancer brain metastasis and the use of blood-based cancer biomarker biopsy

    Brain metastasis (BM) frequently occurs in patients with cutaneous melanoma, lung, and breast cancer; although, BM rarely arises from cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The reported incidence of GIT cancer BM is less than 4%. In the last …

  19. 15-03-2023 | Endoscopy | OriginalPaper

    Magnifying endoscopy is superior at detecting easy-missed neoplastic lesions on the upper gastrointestinal tract

    Magnifying endoscopy is advantageous in detecting precancerous lesions. Our study aimed to clarify its ability to detect easily missed neoplastic lesions on the upper gastrointestinal tract. A retrospective analysis of clinical, endoscopic, and …

  20. 27-03-2023 | Eosinophilic Esophagitis | OriginalPaper

    Food-Specific IgG4 Is Elevated Throughout the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

    Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an immune-mediated disease of the esophagus characterized by eosinophilic inflammation, dysphagia, tissue remodeling, and esophageal dysfunction [ 1 ]. EoE is an allergic-type disease mediated by type 2 …

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