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Open Journal of Gastroenterology (OJGas) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement in Gastroenterology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Gas…
Winnie T. Bekolo Nga, Servais A. F. Eloumou Bagnaka, Nancy Halle-Ekane, Antonin Ndjitoyap Ndam, Guy R. Senga Ndjapa, Hermine Fouda, Lionel P. J. Elimby Ngande, Agnès Malongue, Dominique Noah Noah, Mathurin Kowo, Firmin Ankouane Andoulo, Henry N. Luma, Marie P. Halle-Ekane
Introduction: Gastroduodenal lesions are common in chronic kidney disease (CKD). They are linked to various factors including Helicobacter pylori infection ( H. pylori ). Few data are available in Africa on H. pylori infection and chronic kidney disease. The…
Marième Polèle Fall, Marie Louise Basséne, Salamata Diallo, Mamadou Ngoné Gueye, Cheikh Ahamadou Bamba Cissé, Madoky Magatte Diop, Daouda Dia, Mouhamadou Mbengue
Introduction: Gastrointestinal endoscopy plays a crucial role in the management of gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of this study was to report the indications and results of lower digestive endoscopy in a hospital center in Senegal. Patients and Methods: W…
Jean Sehonou, Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou, Celia Rosemonde Ablavi Mouzouvi, Comlan N’déhougbèa Martin Sokpon, Rodolph Koffi Vignon
Introduction: The aim of this work was to take stock of the epidemiological aspects of liver diseases in Benin. Methods: Two methods were used: documentary research and collection of the position of gastroenterologists on the subject. For the literature searc…
Marie Louise Bassène, Marième Poléle Fall, Alioune Badara Fall, Salamata Diallo, Coumba Kouba Cissé, Téné Sidibé, Aïssé Thioubou, Mamadou Ngoné Gueye
Introduction: Covid-19 is a systemic disease that can spread to all systems. Among the gastrointestinal manifestations, pancreatic involvement can have a major prognostic impact. We report 3 acute pancreatitis cases occurring during Covid-19, in Dakar. Case 1…
Panha Uong, Vithiarithy Chey, Keoseyla Unn, Neang Nov, Khounthai Kang, Seiha Un, Kimyi Kaing, Viseth Khuon, Tharuom Ny, Panha Mon, Sovannvireak Kann, Dimanche Chhit, Sokchay Um, Kimpav Chhay, Syphanna Sou
Background/Aims: Cirrhosis represents a late stage of progressive hepatic fibrosis and is generally considered to be irreversible in its advanced stages. Esophageal varix is a complication of liver cirrhosis and is the consequence of portal hypertension. The…
Gabriella Esquivel, Jing Qiu, James Spellman, Jesus Esquivel
Introduction: A practical staging classification that has prognostic significance in mucinous appendiceal neoplasms represents an unmet need in oncology. The purpose of this study is to present a second edition of the PSDSS in mucinous appendiceal neoplasms w…
Asmita Chopra, Michael Devries, Rachel Mullins, Roberta Redfern, Kerri Ann Simo
Introduction: Obesity is associated with an increased risk of fatty liver disease, predisposing to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, as well as increased occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. Obesity is intuitively considered a risk factor for increased post-he…
Elisée Hategekimana, Déogratias Ruhangaza, Christian Hansen, Emile Musoni, Belson Rugwizangoga, Kelsey Hammel, Rosen Daniel Gustavo, Djibril Mbarushimana, Theoneste Nizeyimana, Theogene Twagirumugabe, Jules Ndoli, Felicité Mukamana, Christian Ngarambe, Emmanuel Habimana, Callie Weber
Background: Of the cancers diagnosed in Rwanda, stomach cancer is one of the most encountered. In fact, Rwanda belongs to the region where it is most incident in Africa. Most of the patients present with advanced disease. Studies showed that some gastric canc…
Alioune Badara Fall, Nogoye Niang, Alsine Yauck, Mouhamed Sidibe, Marieme Pole Fall
Radiotherapy occupies an important place in the management of cancers of the pelvic-perineal organs, it is at the origin of the fact of the ionizing radiations of radiation proctitis which is most often revealed by hematochezia. Diagnosis is based on rectosco…
Nov Neang, Chey Vithiarithy, Kang Khounthai, Khuon Viseth, Mon Panha, Uong Panha, Un Seiha, Um Sokchay, Unn Keoseyla, Chhit Dimanche, Kann Sovannvireak, Kaing Kimyi, Ny Tharuom, SOU Syphanna
Introduction: We present a case of upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a woman aged 56 years with liver cirrhosis who was diagnosed with isolated duodenal variceal bleeding, which was successfully treated with histoacryl injection. Case Presentation: A 57-year…
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Open Journal of Gastroenterology (OJGas) is an international journal dedicated to the latest advancement in Gastroenterology. The goal of this journal is to provide a platform for scientists and academicians all over the world to promote, share, and discuss various new issues and developments in different areas of Gas… All articles are open access under a CC BY 4.0 licence, with authors retaining copyright.
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