Upper Endoscopy

Upper Endoscopy Upper Endoscopy (Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy) Upper endoscopy is a test that examine the lumen and lining of esophagus, stomach and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). If there is an indication therapeutic procedure can be done...
New Treatment Options of Chronic Hepatitis C

New Treatment Options of Chronic Hepatitis C

New Treatment Options of Chronic Hepatitis C Introduction Hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is a significant public health issue, with a socioeconomic and humanistic aspect, by affecting an estimated of 185 million people worldwide (2.1). Most of acute infected...

Mastocytosis for Annals of Gastro

Mastocytosis for Annals of Gastro Abstract: Mastocytosis is a rare and heterogeneous group of diseases with the presence of dense mast cells infiltrates in various tissues being the common element.  The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is frequently affected with vague and...

DILI Annals of Gastro

DILI Annals of Gastro Abstract A previously healthy 16 year old Caucasian male presented to the GP with flu-like symptoms. After the patient has been treated with Azithromycin and Co-Amoxiclav, he developed deteriorating symptoms that resembled liver failure. After...

A Case Report on Carcinoid Tumours

A Case Report on Carcinoid Tumours Introduction Carcinoid tumours arise from neuroendocrine cells and are classified based on their site of origin embryonically. This, therefore, groups carcinoids according to foregut (stomach, bronchus and lungs), midgut (proximal...