Volume 6 - Issue 1 - Articles - Gastroenterology

Open Access Case Report Article ID: ACG-6-172

Thrombectomy from superior mesenteric vein in treatment of small intestine gangrene

10.17352/2455-2283.000072

Published On: April 20, 2020 | Pages: 020 - 021

Author(s): Ihnatovich I* and Ihnatovich K

The traditional definition of tissue ischemia-a decreased level of oxygen deliverability by bloodstream that results in cell hypoxia. Anatomical and functional hindrance to blood flow is the basis of tissue hypoperfusion. Arterial, venous and functional disturbances in blood circulation lead to acute intestinal ischemia. In 85-90 % of cases acute mesenterial ischemia ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Case Report Article ID: ACG-6-171

Tumor lysis syndrome after chemotherapy for metastatic colic carcinoma: About two adult cases

10.17352/2455-2283.000071

Published On: April 20, 2020 | Pages: 017 - 019

Author(s): Abaza H*, Sallami S, Ben Chaabene A and Gara S

Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) is a major oncological emergency involving metabolic perturbations. It occurs when tumor cells release their contents into the bloodstream, either spontaneously or in response to therapy. TLS is characterized by hyperuricemia, hyperkalemia, hyperphosphatemia and hypocalcemia following massive lysis of malignant cells. Although this syndrome ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Case Report Article ID: ACG-6-170

Incomplete Currarino Syndrome: Case Report and a Brief Review of Literature

10.17352/2455-2283.000070

Published On: April 11, 2020 | Pages: 013 - 016

Author(s): Muhammad Abdelhafez Mahmoud*and Ashraf Hamed Seddek

Currarino Syndrome (CS) or triad is rare entity that was first reported by Currarino in 1981 as a pathology involving three anomalies; anorectal malformation, a sacral bony defect and a presacral mass. CS can be familial or sporadic, with an autosomal dominant inheritance mode. The English literature reported over 310 cases of Currarino triad with the cases diversity ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Case Study Article ID: ACG-6-169

An outbreak of gastroenteritis by Salmonella enterica subspecies diarizonae

10.17352/2455-2283.000069

Published On: March 27, 2020 | Pages: 010 - 012

Author(s): Vikrant Negi*

Gastroenteritis in human by Salmonella enterica subspecies diarizonae is rare and usually observed in neonates and children with history of contact with reptiles. Salmonella enterica subspecies diarizonae were isolated from two young adult male patients with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis. The isolates were identified by Vitek 2 compact system and agglutination by ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Research Article Article ID: ACG-6-168

Characterization of patients with primary biliary cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis from a community hospital in East Harlem

10.17352/2455-2283.000068

Published On: February 15, 2020 | Pages: 006 - 009

Author(s): Priyanka Yerragorla, Divya Nekkalapudi, Ahmed Shady and Nora V. Bergasa*

Background and objectives: Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH) are uncommon autoimmune diseases in the United States. There is limited information in regards to those two conditions in Black Americans and subjects of Hispanic ethnicity; thus, we conducted a study to characterize patients with these diseases in a community hospital that ser ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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Open Access Research Article Article ID: ACG-6-167

Predictive risk factors for liver abscess rupture: A prospective study of 138 cases

10.17352/2455-2283.000067

Published On: January 25, 2020 | Pages: 001 - 005

Author(s): Ndong A*, Tendeng JN, Ndoye NA, Diao ML, Dieye A, Diallo AC, Mansouri MR, Dia DA, Nibogora J, Fall F, Sagna SA, Konta B, Kane K, Dieng M, Diedhiou M, Manyacka PM and Konaté I

Introduction: Liver abscess is a serious condition due to its complications. The most frequent complication is rupture. Our aim is to determine the predictive risk factors of liver abscess rupture at the Saint Louis Regional Hospital Center. Material and methods: This is a prospective descriptive and analytical study over the period of 1st January 2016 to 28th Februa ... CrossMark Publons Harvard Library HOLLIS Search IT Semantic Scholar Get Citation Base Search Scilit OAI-PMH ResearchGate Academic Microsoft GrowKudos Universite de Paris UW Libraries SJSU King Library SJSU King Library NUS Library McGill DET KGL BIBLiOTEK JCU Discovery Universidad De Lima WorldCat VU on WorldCat

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