iGIE : innovation, investigation and insights

2026

Gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for compassionate treatment of symptomatic gastroparesis in patients on chronic opioids.

doi:10.1016/j.igie.2025.05.001 ·PMID:41969774

Background and aimsIt has been estimated that nearly half of patients with gastroparesis use opioids long term, are unable to cease or wean opioid use, and continue to endorse debilitating symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate out…

2023

ChatGPT for advice on common GI endoscopic procedures: the promise and the peril.

doi:10.1016/j.igie.2023.09.003 ·PMID:41646051

Background and aimsArtificial intelligence (AI) chatbots may be used by patients to obtain information. However, no studies have examined whether factual inaccuracies or limitations occur with such information. Our study aimed to determine …

2022

Endoscopic closure versus surgical revision in the management of gastrogastric fistula after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

doi:10.1016/j.igie.2022.10.005 ·PMID:41648839

BackgroundGastrogastric fistulas (GGFs) occur in 1.3% to 6% of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) patients and can be associated with abdominal pain, reflux, weight regain, and onset of diabetes. Endoscopic and surgical treatments are availabl…