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Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts Using Lumen-apposing Metal Stents (LAMS): Experience in Two Referral Centers in Colombia

Abstract: Introduction: Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage and luminal-apposing metal stents (LAMS) are the options for managing symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of LAMS for EUS-guided drainage of symptomatic

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Endosonographic Characteristics of Subepithelial Lesions of the Upper Digestive Tract: Experience of a Referral Center in Colombia

Abstract: Introduction: Subepithelial lesions (SELs), described as bulges or masses covered by healthy-looking mucosa, are usually found incidentally during endoscopic studies. They are typically asymptomatic and are estimated to be identified in 1% of esophagogastrod

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Clinical and Endoscopic Characterization of Gastrointestinal Kaposi’s Sarcoma in an Institution in Southwestern Colombia between 2011 and 2020

Abstract: Kaposi’s sarcoma is an angioproliferative neoplasm associated with the human herpesvirus 8. According to the clinical characteristics and the degree of immunosuppression, there are four epidemiological forms: classic, endemic, iatrogenic, and epidemic. The la

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Risk Factors for Liver Fibrosis in Diabetic Patients with End-stage Renal Disease

Abstract: Introduction: Liver cirrhosis is the fourth cause of death in the world. Fatty liver disease is the most common cause of chronic liver disease (CKD) in most countries. Identifying risk factors for liver fibrosis in a population with end-stage renal disease (

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Frequency of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Patients Requiring GI Endoscopy in Seven Units in Three Antioquia Subregions

Abstract: Aim: To determine the frequency of Helicobacter pylori and sociodemographic factors, life habits, and personal and family history of gastroduodenal diseases in patients who required and were taken to GI endoscopy (symptomatic or by screening) in seven endosc

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Association between Variables of Eating Habits and Gastric Trophic Changes in a Gastroenterology Institution in Medellín, Colombia

Abstract: Aim: To establish the relationship between consuming foods considered risk factors for gastric cancer and trophic changes in gastric mucosa. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study. We included patients older than 18 admitted for upper GI endoscopy wit

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Factors Associated with Poor Colonoscopy Preparation

Abstract: Introduction: Good bowel preparation is essential for a quality colonoscopy. Thus, evaluating the risk factors associated with poor preparation is necessary. This problem has not been widely addressed in Colombia. Aim: To identify the factors associated wit

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Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Incidence of Various Cancers. Narrative Review

Abstract: Obesity is a global epidemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that can harm health. Its incidence is increasing alarmingly in developing countries. It is also a significant risk factor for d

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Recommendations for Publishing Clinical Cases

Abstract: The importance of publishing clinical cases lies in the diagnostic or therapeutic developments they can contribute. This paper mainly aims to guide young doctors in writing and publishing a clinical case. Reflections are encouraged on choosing a clinical case

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Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Involvement in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: Sjögren’s syndrome is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by dry eyes and mouth due to the involvement of exocrine glands. However, it can manifest with GI symptoms that cover a broad spectrum from esophageal and intestinal dysmotility, achalasia, hyp

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Chronic Diarrhea Due to Intestinal Spirochaetosis in an HIV-Positive Patient: Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: Intestinal spirochaetosis refers to the colonization of the colorectal epithelium by anaerobic spirochetes of the genus Brachyspira. It is more frequently identified in developing countries or when sanitation conditions are suboptimal. It can affect anyone, a

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Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome: Clinical Case

Abstract: Introduction: Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by decreased vitamin B12, megaloblastic anemia, and proteinuria. Clinical case: A 58-year-old woman with four episodes of generalized tonic movements whose paraclini

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Primary Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma of the Duodenum: Case Report

Abstract: Introduction: Primary carcinoma of the duodenum is an infrequent malignancy; it represents 0.3-0.5% of all carcinomas of the GI tract and 33-45% of all carcinomas of the small intestine. Clinical case: A 57-year-old female patient with nonspecific GI sympto

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Intestinal Obstruction Secondary to Gallstone Ileus in a Patient with Cholangitis: Case Report

Abstract: Gallstone ileus manifests as intestinal obstruction. It occurs due to the passage of a stone and its subsequent lodging in the lumen of the digestive tract. The diagnosis is confirmed by imaging; the gold standard is abdominal tomography. Management is based

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Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis in an Immunocompetent Patient

Abstract: We present the case of a 17-year-old patient with no known comorbidity or history who was admitted due to dysphagia. Endoscopy revealed ulcerated lesions in the distal esophagus that were positive for herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) on immunohistochemistr

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Severe Manifestation of Peritoneal Tuberculosis: Clinical Case Report

Abstract: Aim: To describe the clinical manifestation and the diagnostic process of a patient with peritoneal tuberculosis as a clinical challenge in a tertiary referral center in a Latin American country. Case description: A 61-year-old male patient from the urban a

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Periampullary Mass as an Unusual Manifestation of Coccidioidomycosis. Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: In Colombia, coccidioidomycosis is a rare entity, and the intestinal manifestation is infrequent, with around a dozen cases reported in the world literature. This article reports the case of a 29-year-old male Venezuelan immigrant with a 4-month history of ab

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Crohn’s Disease in a Patient with Tuberculosis: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge

Abstract: Introduction: Crohn’s disease (CD) is unusual in Colombia. Tuberculosis (TB) occurs more frequently, but intestinal involvement is rare. Differentiating these two entities and treating the cases in which they coexist is a challenge. Clinical case: A 28-year

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Granulomatous hepatitis, deciphering an elusive spectrum: a clinical case-based approach

Abstract: Granulomatous hepatitis is a well-defined histopathologic entity characterized by aggregates of modified macrophages (epithelioid in appearance) and other inflammatory cells that accumulate after persistent exposure to antigens. It induces a cellular immune r

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