Journal of clinical gastroenterology

GoalsIn this study, we conducted this network meta-analysis (based on the ANOVA model) to evaluate the predictive efficacy of each early predictor.BackgroundPersistent organ failure (POF) is one of the determining factors in patients with a…

BACKGROUND: Cannabinoid receptors are potential therapeutic targets in a variety of gastrointestinal tract disorders. The authors hypothesize that the use of cannabis use is associated with better control of symptoms associated with irritab…

IntroductionAltered microbial diversity has been associated with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in persons with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Less is known about the relationship of microbiome with extraintestinal pain and psychological d…

Background and aimsPrior studies have shown a high prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, diagnoses of functional GI diseases (FGIDs), and pelvic floor symptoms associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). It is unclear if Marfan sy…

GoalsTo assess the relationship between pain, psychological processes, and quality of life (QOL) in chronic pancreatitis (CP).BackgroundCP is a progressive inflammatory disorder of the pancreas characteristically resulting in abdominal pain…

BACKGROUND: No study has systematically investigated the colonoscopic findings and histologic diagnostic yield in the diagnosis of colorectal endometriosis. OBJECTIVES: We classified the colonoscopic features of colorectal endometriosis and…

BACKGROUND: Women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently report chronic pelvic pain, however, it is still unanswered whether these are truly separate entities. IBS negatively impacts on quality of life, but the impact of IBS on sexu…

Intestinal involvement by endometriotic tissue occurs in up to 37% of patients with endometriosis. The vast majority of patients do not experience symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract. In particular, the complications of intestina…

El Khalil, Tammam M.D.; Mourad, Fadi H. M.D.; Barada, Kassem M.D.; Uthman, Suhayl M.D. Author Information

Endometriosis is usually confined to the pelvis but may involve distant organs. When the small bowel is affected, endometriosis has a propensity to develop in the distal ileum, which may lead to fibrosis and stricture formation that can be …

Ascites secondary to endometriosis is extremely uncommon, but curable. We therefore report hemorrhagic ascites in a young woman with this disorder, and provide a literature review and summary of clinical features. The pathogenesis of ascite…