Bibliometric tools are an important contribution to the analysis of trends and variables in research on specific subjects.
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection among gastroenterologists and gastroendoscopists in Brazil
An interesting and well-conducted study demonstrating that even gastroenterologists are not immune to H. Pylori and should be tested.
Combining assessment of muscle strength with myopenia better predicts early postoperative complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Debilitating diseases that require aggressive surgery are challenging as sarcopenia is pre-existing and tends to worsen after surgical aggression.
Interobserver agreement of intrapapillary capillary loops classification for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma in a western center
This study demonstrates the importance of medical knowledge and training for the use of auxiliary diagnostic tools.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: update
This review reinforces the relationship between hepatic steatosis and metabolic dysfunction and the importance of multifactorial understanding for its management.
The High Resolution Esophageal Manometry and predictors parameters of dysphagia in post-laparoscopic Nissen hiatoplasty and fundoplication – a systematic review
High-resolution esophageal manometry contributes significantly to the prediction of postoperative sequelae of fundoplication. This review draws attention to dysphagia.
Comparing the predictive efficacy of MELD and ALBI scores in liver cirrhosis patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding
The MELD classification is more reliable in predicting mortality in advanced cirrhosis.
ALBI, on the other hand, can be useful in specific scenarios, but it does not yet replace MELD in routine decision-making.
