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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…
Jean Sehonou, Aboudou Raïmi Kpossou, Samuel Guido, Comlan N’dehougbea Martin Sokpon, Koffi Rodolph Vignon, Jacques Vigan
Introduction: Viral hepatitis B (VHB) is a serious and global public health issue, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where it is endemic. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in the tr…
Khalid Y. Nabrawi, Mohamed-Elbagir K. Ahmed, Abdulrahman Y. Asiri, Shaima M. Al-Aoun, Abdullah M. Alshehri, Abdullah H. Alhaizaey, Musaad A. Alghamdi, Ali S. Alahmari
Arterio-esophageal fistula (AEF), whether congenital or acquired, is a rare condition which can lead to fatal upper gastrointestinal bleeding. We report here a young man who developed a subclavian-esophageal fistula (SEF) secondary to chicken bone impaction i…
Masaaki Shimada, Hiroaki Iwase, Noboru Hirashima, Masashi Saito, Hisashi Kondo, Noboru Urata, Satoshi Unita, Takashi Kondo, Daiki Tanaka, Takuya Tsunekawa
We investigated sarcopenia, focusing on the dose of loop diuretics used in 70 patients with refractory hepatic ascites treated with tolvaptan. Bloating improved in 68.5% of patients, as determined using the Japanese version of the Support Team Assessment Sche…
Doffou Adjeka Stanislas, Assi Constant, Ndjitoyap Ndam Antonin Wilson, Kouame Hardryt Dimitri, Bangoura Demba, Kissi Anzouan-Kacou, Ouattara Amadou, Lohoues-Kouacou Marie-Jeanne, Attia Koffi Alain
Aim : To assess the predictive value of the Baveno VI criteria for the diagnosis of large esophageal varices (EV) in Black African patient with compensated hepatitis B related cirrhosis. Methods : We carried out a cross-sectional study from January 2 to July…
Kawthar Braysh, Alice Gerges Geagea, Charbel Matar, Manfredi Rizzo, Assaad Eid, Liliane Massaad-Massade, Samir Mallat, Abdo Jurjus
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is profoundly associated with extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) that can involve almost every organ in our body. Although the exact etiology of IBD is still poorly understood, it is generally characterized by an overly aggr…
Firmin Bossali, G. Ndziessi, G. Deby, C. R. Ahoui Apendi, J. F. Mimiesse, B. I. Atipo-Ibara, J. R. Ibara
Current antiretroviral therapy has reduced morbidity and mortality of HIV patients. However, their induced hepatotoxicity constitutes a risk. In this issue, we report a clinical case of fulminant hepatitis, observed in the HIV unit of the hepatogastroenterolo…
Firmin Bossali, G. Ndziessi, D. Gassaye, C. Ahoui Apendi, M. J. F. Mimiesse, J. C. Moussoki, B. I. Atipo-Ibara, J. R. Ibara
Coinfection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality in the absence of clinical management, making identification of these cases crucial. Screening for hepatitis viral-HIV coinfection before i…
Sawadogo Yamba Elie, Ouangre Edgar, Zida Maurice, Sama Gui, Bande Youssouf, Kafando Roch, Bonkoungou Gilbert, Sam Aristide, Traore Si Simon
The practice of traditional medicine and the use of medicinal plants are increasingly developed in Africa. Its poorly controlled administration often leads to severe complications that can sometimes be life-threatening. Intrarectal injection of caustic materi…
Satoru Yamaguchi, Hideo Ogata, Daisuke Katsumata, Masanobu Nakajima, Kinro Sasaki, Hiroyuki Kato
Advances in chemotherapy and molecular targeting therapy have significantly improved the overall survival of colorectal cancer patients with distant metastasis. Our therapeutic strategy for colorectal cancer patients with distant metastasis is to perform surg…
Satoru Yamaguchi, Yosuke Shida, Keisuke Ihara, Hideo Ogata, Hiroto Muroi, Takeshi Yamaguchi, Masanobu Nakajima, Kinro Sasaki, Takashi Tsuchioka, Hiroyuki Kato
Objective: This study aimed to investigate factors that predict bowel gangrene in sigmoid colon volvulus patients. Methods: Nine sigmoid colon volvulus cases were retrospectively analyzed for prediction of bowel necrosis. Laboratory parameters were extracted…
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