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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…
Patrice Emery Itoudi Bignoumba, Francine Tchoffo, Inès Flore Maganga Moussavou, Patrick Dieudonné Nzouto, Agnès Angéla Engoang, Arlette Nsegué Mezuie, Monique Mbounja, Jean Baptiste Moussavou Kombila
Introduction: Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) results from an imbalance between aggressive and protective factors of the gastric and duodenal mucosa. Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) is a common etiology. However, the African paradox exists, where the WHO-estimat…
Marième Polèle Fall, Salamata Diallo, Demgne Linda Wendy Christiane Kamtchueng, Mamadou Ngoné Gueye, Marie Louise Basséne, Madoky Magatte Diop, Daouda Dia
Introduction: Viral hepatitis B represents a major public health concern in Senegal. The objective of this study was to assess its management in a hospital center in Senegal located 70 km from the capital. Patients and Methods: This retrospective, longitudina…
Dramane Soro, Ousmane Sow, Régis Lah Bi, Abdoulatif Yaogo, Rebeca Lofigue, Amadou Ouattara
Purpose: To determine the prevalence and risk factors for the occurrence of esophageal mycosis in HIV negative subjects. Methodology: This is a prospective, descriptive and analytical cross-sectional study over seven months from March 1 to October 1, 2022, ca…
Hynd Hedda, Asmae Lamine, Maria Lahlali, Nada Lahmidani, Amine El Mekkaoui, Mounia El Yousfi, Dafr-Allah Benajah, Mohammed El Abkari, Sidi Adil Ibrahimi, Hakima Abid, 1 1
Background: Digestive toxicity caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is common and can be severe, particularly when leading to peptic ulcer hemorrhage. This study aimed to compare the endoscopic and prognostic characteristics of post-NSAID…
Muhammad Hassan, Damilola Oladinni, Gurkaranjot Singh, Renee Salem, Asha Gopu, Karm Ghei, Ochuwa Precious Imokhai, Angelique Putris, Julie Centofanti, Hayden Flume
Background & Objectives: Constipation, characterized by infrequent bowel movements and related symptoms, is increasingly recognized as a potential predictor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, peripheral ar…
Marième Polèle Fall, Salamata Diallo, Blanche Danijela Sikonpe Metiegam, Mamadou Ngoné Gueye, Marie Louise Basséne
Introduction : Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is the first-line investigation for patients presenting with dysphagia. It offers both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits. The aim of this study was to assess the role of EGD in the management of dysphagia. Pat…
Ousmane Sow, Dramane Soro, Regis Lah Bi, Abdoulatif Yaogo, Amadou Ouattara
The aim of this study was to investigate the risk factors associated with the occurrence of portal thrombosis in cirrhotic patients at the hepatology and gastroenterology department of Cocody University Hospital. Patients and methods: This was a retrospective…
Rajae Bounour, Asmae Lamine, Maria Lahlali, Hakima Abid, Amine El Mekkaoui, Mounia El Yousfi, Dafrallah Benajeh, Mohammed El Abkari, Sidi Adil Ibrahimi, Nada Lahmidani, 1 1
Background: The treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC) has evolved significantly with the introduction of biotherapies and advanced endoscopic techniques, reducing the need for surgical intervention. However, surgery remains essential in cases of severe acute c…
Nathan Zavataro Nigri
Chylous ascites is an infrequent clinical entity, characterized by the presence of ascitic fluid with a milky appearance, containing triglyceride levels above 1000 mg/dL or 2 to 8 times higher than the plasma triglyceride value. This paper reports the clinica…
Rachid El Jim, Yousra El Kirami, Asmae Lamine, María Lahlali, Hakima Abid, Amine El Mekkaoui, Mounia El Yousfi, Dafr-Allah Benajah, Mohammed El Abkari, Sidi Adil Ibrahimi, Nada Lahmidani, 1 1
Background: Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disorder with complex and multifactorial pathogenesis and presentations. This retrospective study aims to analyze the biological abnormalities observed at the initial diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in…
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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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