Abstract: Colonic lipomas are benign submucosal adipose tumors. Most colonic lipomas are diagnosed incidentally during radiological imaging or colonoscopy. However, large lesions greater than 4cm in size may cause non-specific abdominal symptoms or result in complications such as gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, intussusceptions or obstruction. The development of symptoms...
Keywords: Submucosal lipoma; Intussusceptions; Colonic lipomas
Special Issue Article “Endoscopy”
Abstract: In patients with chronic pancreatitis, the pain is the main symptom, sometimes really debilitating, with a negative impact on patient’s life quality. There is no etiological therapy for chronic pancreatitis. The goal of the endoscopic treatment of painful chronic pancreatitis is to drain the pancreatic duct, reduce the frequency and severity of pain and resolve local complications...
Keywords: Chronic pancreatitis; Endoscopic therapy; Pancreatic stricture; Pancreatic stones; Biliary strictures; Pancreatic stents; Biliary stents; Metallic stents; ESWL
Abstract: Vitamin D Deficiency (VDD) is series health issue in Sri Lanka in spite of sun exposure throughout the year. This is a case series of six infants presented with hypocalcaemic seizures diagnosed to have VDD rickets. They presented at the age of 2 to 5 months, one presented with febrile seizures and the rest had afebrile seizures...
Keywords: Vitamin D deficiency (VDD); VDD rickets; Hypocalcaemia; Seizures; Vitamin D (VD) insufficiency
Special Issue Article “Appendicitis”
Abstract: Perforated appendicitis is a common complication of acute appendicitis occurring in roughly 21% [1]. Especially in younger children, perforation occurs earlier and the rate of perforation is generally higher. Moreover, the presentation may be atypical and the right sided abdominal tenderness is often missing...
Keywords: Sonographic findings; Appendicitis
Special Issue Article “Acute Pancreatitis”
Abstract: To investigate the relationship between Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) and the severity of acute pancreatitis with high altitude polycythemia (hereinafter referred to as AP+HAPC) in individuals living in a high-altitude region, to provide evidence for the treatment of SIRS and AP+HAPC...
Keywords: Systemic inflammatory response; syndrome; Acute pancreatitis; High altitude polycythemia
Special Issue Article “Intussusceptions”
Abstract: Full-thickness rectal prolapse is a disabling condition, and has a significant impact on quality of life. Surgery is the only definitive treatment, and there are numerous abdominal and perineal procedures. The ideal procedures should have few complications and cure the prolapse with excellent long-term outcome...
Keywords: Rectal prolapsed; Surgery; Personalized; Adult; Algorithm
Special Issue Article “Thoracoscopy”
Abstract: The Digital Chest Drainage (DCD) is a portable digital system that has been evaluated since 2008. Clinical evidence showed that the use of DCD leads to shorter drainage times, a shorter hospital stay, lower rates of chest drain re-insertion and higher patient satisfaction compared...
Keywords: Digital chest drainage; Pneumothorax; Hemothorax
Special Issue Article “Esophageal Dilation”
Abstract: Esophageal perforation is a rare but life-threatening complication of esophageal dilatation. Based on a retrospective review of patients treated in a tertiary center for esophageal perforation, this study focused on perforation following esophageal dilatation. A review of different...
Keywords: Esophageal dilatation; Esophageal perforation; Mediastinal abscess; Esophageal achalasia; Gastrointestinal endoscopy; Esophageal stricture
Special Issue Article “Yersiniosis”
Abstract: Yersinia enterocolitica is an important food borne pathogen, but the incidence of infected people is underestimated since clinical samples are not routinely tested for Yersinia. Problems emerge also from the similarities with other Enterobacteriaceae and Y. enterocolitica-like species...
Keywords: Yersinia Enterocolitica; Food; LPS
Special Issue Article “Sprue”
Abstract: After an initial index case of post-colectomy sprue-like intestinal disease or enteritis from our hospital in a patient with ulcerative colitis in 2012, a retrospective examination of over 3000 patient records with either ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease was done to determine if this...
Keywords: Sprue-like intestinal disease; Celiac disease; Duodenal crohn’s disease; Granuloma; Small bowel biopsy; Inflammatory bowel disease; Colectomy
Special Issue Article “Clostridium Difficile Colitis”
Abstract: Previously, we proved the possibility to prevent antimicrobial treatment-associated C. difficile infection and its recurrences by the antagonistic probiotic L. plantarum strain INDUCIA in synbiotic combination with xylitol. The strain enhances natural cellular immunity and barrier function of gut mucosa...
Keywords: Clostridioides difficile; Spores; Germination; Lactobacillus; plantarum INDUCIA
Special Issue Article “Cholestasis”
Abstract: Pruritus is a perception that cannot be quantitated. To study pruritus and its behavioral manifestation, scratching activity, instruments that record it independent from gross body movement have been developed. A new version of a portable device to monitor scratching activity in patients with pruritus is described...
Keywords: Scratching behavior; Cholestasis; Pruritus; Itch; Portable
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