Gastro hep advances

observational 2023

Morphology, Histopathology, and Anatomical Distribution of Sporadic Colorectal Polyps in Chinese Patients

doi:10.1016/j.gastha.2023.06.002 ·PMID:39130775

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There are limited data regarding the morphology, histopathology, and anatomical distribution of sporadic colorectal polyps in Chinese patients. We evaluated these characteristics of sporadic polyps to guide the endoscop…

other 2022

Analysis of Fecal, Salivary, and Tissue Microbiome in Barrett's Esophagus, Dysplasia, and Esophageal Adenocarcinoma

doi:10.1016/j.gastha.2022.04.003 ·PMID:39131856

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) incidence has risen dramatically in the Western countries over the past decades. The underlying reasons are incompletely understood, and shifts in the esophageal microbiome have been post…

case-report 2022

Endometriosis in the Sigmoid Colon Diagnosed by Target Biopsies During Menstruation

doi:10.1016/j.gastha.2022.10.001 ·PMID:39132607

A 49-year-old woman presented with hematochezia for 2 days. One week after her menstruation, a colonoscopy revealed localized wall thickening in the sigmoid colon (Figure A). Histopathology of the biopsy specimens was nonspecific. Physical …

observational 2022

Pain Sensitivity and Psychiatric Comorbidities in Chronic Pancreatitis Patients With and Without Pain: Past Experience Matters.

doi:10.1016/j.gastha.2022.04.013 ·PMID:39131846

Background and aimsPain is the primary symptom of chronic pancreatitis (CP) and has been associated with abnormal pain processing and psychologic distress. Little is known about these phenomena in patients with painless disease. The aim of …