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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…
Akoun Fabrice Ake, Amadou Kone, Mamadou Diakite, Bakary Diomande, Olivier Claver Koffi, Oury Diallo Ahamadou, Jean-Michel Brou, Aminata Konate, Adama Diallo, Jean-Baptiste Okon
Background and Aims: The objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and to identify associated risk factors among military personnel stationed in the Bouaké region. Methods: This was a cross-sectional desc…
Andrew Pugliese, David Matatov, Julia Vinagolu-Baur, Milana Stein, Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez, Radhika Misra, Muhammad Hassan, Emily Deehan, Ryan Porter, Camile Delva
Background and Objectives : The gut-skin axis is a critical pathway linking gut microbiota composition and skin health. Evidence suggests that dysbiosis in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may exacerbate seborrheic dermatitis (SD), a chronic inflammatory skin…
Jahnavi Ethakota, Bipneet Singh, Haseeb Tareen, Niroshan Ranjan, Sakshi Bai, Oboseh John Ogedegbe, Chidamber Bharath Alamelumangapuram
Introduction : Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. There has been literature suggesting that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (omega-3 PUFAs) might be protective against colorectal cancer by promoting c…
Sessouma Arouna, Zongo Abdoul Rasmané, Ky Lawagoulé Joseph Emile, Abdou Djibo Ben Moctar, Ouédraogo Fabrice, Coulibaly Aboubacar, Somda Sosthène, Sombié Arsène Roger, Paré Stella Line Emmanuella, 1 1
Background/ Aim : Retention in care remains a major challenge in the care programs for people with chronic Hepatitis B virus (PL-HBV). This study aimed to evaluate non-retention in care and identify its associated factors among PL-HBV in the HEPSANET cohort a…
Zanga Damien Ouattara, Siebou Hien, Steve Léonce Zoungrana, Lazare Sawadogo, Nafissatou Mandé, Nongoba Sawadogo, Mâli Koura, Zitgnimian Souleymane Sanné, Appolinaire Sawadogo
Cirrhosis is a relatively common hepatobiliary pathology in developing countries. It is associated with multiple complications, and its management is often delayed. Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical…
Amadou Kone, Akoun Fabrice Ake, Mamadou Diakite, Olivier Claver Koffi, Oury Diallo Ahmadou, Jean-Michel Brou, Adama Diallo, Jean-Baptiste Okon
Objective: To identify the clinical and endoscopic characteristics of caustic esophageal burns and the factors associated with the severity of lesions in a semi-rural setting. Patients and methods : This was a retrospective descriptive and analytical study ba…
Pérès Mardochée Motoula Latou, Evodie Syntyche Motoula Latou, Ngala Akoa Itoua Ngaporo, Lesty Ibara Kolo, Marlyse Ngalessami Mouakosso, Moria Gilga Ibobi, Bénédicte Ahombo Niotsebe, Bienvenu Hostaud Atipo Ibara, Sandra Céline Adoua, Rody Stéphane Ngami, Jile Florent Mimiesse Mounamou, Arnaud Mongo Onkouo, Clausina Mikolele Ahoui Apendi, Blaise Irénée Atipo Ibara, 1 1
Objectives: The aim of our work was to assess the appropriateness of colonoscopy indications according to the 2000 ASGE recommendations and their diagnostic yield at the Brazzaville University Hospital. Methods: This was a retrospective study. Patients over 1…
Iman El-Feki, Prarthna Shah, Muhammad Hassan, Suchita Karnati, Philip Zitser, Raiya Patel, Sarah Kazemeini, Halle Pedroza, Michael Farber
Background and Aims : Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by widespread fibrosis and vascular abnormalities that affect multiple organs, including the gastrointestinal tract. Esophageal dysmotility (ED), a common complicatio…
Mamadou Ngoné Gueye, Mama Ndieme Diouf, El Hadji Gaye, Gnagna Diouf, Marieme Polele Fall, Salamata Diallo, Marie Louise Bassene, Daouda Dia, Mouhamadou Mbengue
Introduction: Haematochezia is defined as the emission of red blood from the anus. It most often reflects lower digestive haemorrhage (LDH), i.e. , bleeding originating downstream of Treitz’s angle. Nowadays, with improved techniques for exploring the small i…
Hynd Hedda, Hindi Chikhani, Wafae Hammoumi, Asmae Lamine, Maria Lahlali, Nada Lahmidani, Amine El Mekkaoui, Mounia El Yousfi, Dafr-Allah Benajah, Sidi Adil Ibrahimi, Mohammed El Abkari, Hakima Abid, 1 1
Introduction: Endoscopy is the gold standard examination for evaluating the activity of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, it remains an invasive procedure with a significantly high cost. Many studies have focused on the study of non-invasive markers…
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