Acute pancreatitis requires attention to the possibility of peripancreatic collections.
Outcomes of patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple’s procedure) according to the presence of preoperative biliary drainage
A contribution from a Latin American center.
Prevalence and factors associated with bacterial infection in cirrhotic patients in Togo
A portrait of the reality of sub-Saharan Africa.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in people with cystic fibrosis
The research analyzed nine studies, highlighting the lack of uniformity in the protocols for diagnosing SIBO using hydrogen and methane breath tests. Despite the high reported prevalence of SIBO in CF patients, there is an urgent need to standardize diagnostic criteria and test protocols to better understand the epidemiology and management of SIBO in this population.
Risk factors for renal calculi in patients with Crohn’s disease
The study highlights that the incidence of kidney stones in IBD has increased. The analysis revealed that the location of the disease and the use of certain medications, such as ciprofloxacin, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and metronidazole, are important risk factors for nephrolithiasis. Research suggests that the prevalence of kidney stones in this population is substantial and that regular screening is crucial for effective clinical management.
Renal injury and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in patients with obesity
Clinical investigation between kidney injury and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) in patients with obesity grades II and III. The results suggest that while age is a primary determinant of GFR decline, progression of liver fibrosis may also be a significant contributing factor to renal function impairment, and glomerular hyperfiltration may be an early sign of progression to chronic kidney disease.
Incidental hepatic steatosis identified on ultrasound in patients undergoing cholecystectomy: high prevalence and insufficient investigative and clinical management
This study evaluated the prevalence and management of incidental hepatic steatosis found on ultrasounds of patients who underwent elective cholecystectomy. The study highlighted that steatosis has not received proper medical attention, with little documentation, research or advice on lifestyle changes.
Teleregulation in gastroenterology and the bottleneck of specialized health care
This study evaluates teleregulation in gastroenterology in a large Brazilian city, focusing on primary health care requests. The results show that teleregulation had a high-resolution capacity, with 89.9% of the cases managed in primary care. And it highlights the importance of teleregulation in optimizing resources and identifying areas for continuing medical education.
