Device-Assisted Enteroscopy In The Surveillance Of Intestinal Hamartomas In Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, 2024 LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Device-Assisted Enteroscopy In The Surveillance Of Intestinal Hamartomas In Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, Omar Wahid Mohamed Elfeky, Suraj Panjwani, David Cave, Daniel Wild, Daniel Raines
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: PJS is an autosomal dominant, genetic disorder characterized by the formation of hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract. These polyps result in significant morbidity due to adverse events including intestinal obstruction, bleeding, and malignancy. The aim of this study was to describe the role of DAE in monitoring and prophylactic polypectomy within the small bowel. Methods: Electronic medical records were surveyed to identify all DAE procedures performed in patients with PJS within three U.S. referral centers between Jan 1st 2007 and January 1st 2020. Individual charts were reviewed to collect and analyze specific data points. Primary end points included …
Classification Of Colorectal Cancer Using Resnet And Efficientnet Models, 2024 Vellore Institute of Technology
Classification Of Colorectal Cancer Using Resnet And Efficientnet Models, Abhishek Ranjan, Priyanshu Srivastva, B Prabadevi, R Sivakumar, Rahul Soangra, Shamala K. Subramaniam
Physical Therapy Faculty Articles and Research
Introduction:
Cancer is one of the most prevalent diseases from children to elderly adults. This will be deadly if not detected at an earlier stage of the cancerous cell formation, thereby increasing the mortality rate. One such cancer is colorectal cancer, caused due to abnormal growth in the rectum or colon. Early screening of colorectal cancer helps to identify these abnormal growth and can exterminate them before they turn into cancerous cells.
Aim:
Therefore, this study aims to develop a robust and efficient classification system for colorectal cancer through Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) on histological images.
Methods:
Despite challenges in …
Massive Upper Gi Bleeding From Duodenal Invasion Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Successfully Treated With Embolization And Hemospray®, 2023 University of Nebraska Medical Center
Massive Upper Gi Bleeding From Duodenal Invasion Of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Successfully Treated With Embolization And Hemospray®, Patrick Twohig, Erin Walsh, Amy Calderon
Graduate Medical Education Research Journal
Direct invasion of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) into the duodenum is a unique and life-threatening complication of HCC that has been rarely reported. A 60-year-old male with known HCC and cirrhosis presented with melena. Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis showed a 7cm hepatic mass abutting the duodenum. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy demonstrated a large, actively oozing mass in the duodenum treated with Hemospray® followed by transarterial embolization (TAE). Active upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to duodenal invasion of HCC can be successfully treated with Hemospray® Endoscopic Hemostat and TAE.
The Effects Of Night Shift Work On Heart, Gut, And Reproductive Health, A Systematic Review, 2023 University of the Pacific
The Effects Of Night Shift Work On Heart, Gut, And Reproductive Health, A Systematic Review, Courtney Grayson, Preeti Oza
Pacific Journal of Health
Night shift work, a commonplace in today’s society, creates a variety of health-related challenges for individuals who participate in it. Often, the only adverse health effects discussed in relation to night shift work are sleep dysfunction and mental health issues. This systematic review examined the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and fertility health effects that plague individuals working night shift. The goal of this work is to illuminate these lesser known, but equally important, health effects in an effort to bring awareness to the issues. By educating night shift workers and health care providers of the acute risks associated with this type of …
Pseudocystic Myxoid Liposarcoma Of The Posterior Chest Wall - A Rare Case Report, 2023 Ziauddin Medical College, Pakistan
Pseudocystic Myxoid Liposarcoma Of The Posterior Chest Wall - A Rare Case Report, Saad Shakil, Sareema Eman Akhtar, Mahum Zaidi, Rizwan Ajmal, Abdulla K. Alsubai, Rahul Ramtohul, Absam Akbar, Aysa Tabassi, Aylin Tabassi, Talal Almas
Medical College Documents
Introduction and importance: Liposarcoma (LPS) is a common soft-tissue sarcoma predominantly diagnosed in adults, arising from malignant adipose cells. Among its various subtypes, myxoid LPS (MLPS) stands out as the second most frequent, accounting for ~30% of all LPS cases. This particular subtype typically manifests in males between the ages of 40 and 50 and is commonly found in the lower extremities. Although rare, MLPS may also occur in the head, neck, and infrequently in the back. Chest wall LPS cases are also sparsely reported.
Case presentation: In this report, we present a case of MLPS in a 69-year-old male …
Gastrointestinal: A Rare Case Of Concurrent Vulvar Crohn's Disease And Pyoderma Gangrenosum, 2023 Tulane University School of Medicine
Gastrointestinal: A Rare Case Of Concurrent Vulvar Crohn's Disease And Pyoderma Gangrenosum, J. Bommireddipally, K. Broussard, H. Osman, A. Uhlhorn, N. Loganantharaj
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
No abstract provided.
Colocolic Fistula: A Rare Consequential Presentation Of Cecal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, 2023 Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Elmira
Colocolic Fistula: A Rare Consequential Presentation Of Cecal Mucinous Adenocarcinoma, Jessica Rutyna, Paige Stratton, Rutwik Pradeep Sharma, Anthony V. Baratta Jr
Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Relative to a 5-year survival rate, CRC patients diagnosed with localized disease accrue a 90% survival rate while those diagnosed with distant-stage disease maintain 14% survival. Mucinous adenocarcinoma (MAC) is a unique subtype of CRC characterized by the presence of extracellular mucin occupying 50% of tumor expansion. Fistula complications of colonic malignancy have rarely been reported and more commonly occur as complications of diverticulitis. Colocolic fistulae are atypical consequences of colon cancer, which have been rarely reported. We wish to report a unique case …
To Screen Or Not To Screen: Prostate Cancer In Liver Transplant Candidates, 2023 University of Nebraska Medical Center
To Screen Or Not To Screen: Prostate Cancer In Liver Transplant Candidates, Patrick Twohig, Jared Schober, Timothy Mccashland, Thoetchai Peeraphatdit
Graduate Medical Education Research Journal
Prostate cancer screening is a controversial topic in the general population and is even more contested among liver transplant candidates. Not only should transplant programs be concerned about the risk of false positive screening results but also the competing risks of death and the diagnostic and therapeutic effects of true prostate cancer, which often does not cause significant morbidity or mortality in organ transplant recipients. Our letter highlights a best-practices approach to prostate cancer screening in transplant candidates using available research and consensus guidelines.
Slow Surgical Correction Affects More Than Just The Bowels, 2023 Wayne State University School of Medicine
Slow Surgical Correction Affects More Than Just The Bowels, Emilia M. Clementi
Clinical Research in Practice: The Journal of Team Hippocrates
Reflection on how delayed colostomy reversal affects a patient's mental and physical well-being.
Significance Of Targeting Rna Polymerase I In Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Significance Of Targeting Rna Polymerase I In Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Muhammad A. Bangash, Aun A. Bangash, Haider Ahsan, Sahir Alvi, Mudassier Ahmad, Alejandro Rincon, Samuel Owusu-Mireku, Bilal Hafeez
MEDI 9331 Scholarly Activities Clinical Years
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (IHCC) is a much-overlooked cancer with a mortality rate that has increased throughout recent years, as stated by the American Cancer Society [1]. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 8,000 adults being diagnosed with IHCC every year, with a five-year survival rate of 9% [2]. Chemotherapy options for the treatment of IHCC include systemic chemotherapy such as gemcitabine, capecitabine, and oxaliplatin. These medications carry a wide array of adverse factors that may warrant discontinuation due to the detriment to the well-being of the patient. Additionally, a broad field of therapy that may also be used, …
Prevalence Of Liver Cirrhosis And Its Association With Obesity Among Mexican Americans: An Evidence Synthesis, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Prevalence Of Liver Cirrhosis And Its Association With Obesity Among Mexican Americans: An Evidence Synthesis, Alexa Perlick, Abaigeal Thompson, Colton Wayne, Angel Rendon, Jose E. Campo Maldonado
Research Colloquium
Introduction: Chronic liver disease is the 6th and 7th leading cause of death in Hispanic men and Hispanics, respectively.1 In contrast to other causes of liver disease, the prevalence of nonalcoholic liver disease has been growing as is diabetes and obesity.2
Objective: There is a paucity of data regarding the prevalence of cirrhosis for Mexican Americans in South Texas. The aim of this evidence synthesis is to investigate the prevalence of cirrhosis in Hispanic populations and its relationship with obesity.
Methods: PubMed was used to perform a thorough literature search on September10, 2020. The terms “liver …
It Takes A Big Heart To Shape Atrophic Hepatocytes: Hypoxic Hepatitis Secondary To Congestive Heart Failure, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
It Takes A Big Heart To Shape Atrophic Hepatocytes: Hypoxic Hepatitis Secondary To Congestive Heart Failure, Lina Pedraza Sanchez, Jose Rivera, Cynthia Rivas, Grigoriy Rapoport, Michelle Lopez
Research Colloquium
Introduction: Hypoxic hepatitis (HH) also known as ischemic hepatitis is the result of a hypoperfusion state during diffuse hepatic injury1. The incidence of HH is 2:1000 of patients within any hospital care level. 94% of HH are related to chronic heart failure (HF). In this setting, hepatic dysfunction occurs as a result of passive venous congestion2. The most common predisposing factors are acute heart failure and shock states, however, more than half of the cases are not related to any hemodynamic change, thus, underrecognized.
Case description: A 77-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital for acute …
An Unusual Case Of Chronic Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
An Unusual Case Of Chronic Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombosis, Ans Albustamy, Eric Sanchez, Oscar Lopez, Schamma Salomon
Research Symposium
Introduction:Intestinal ischemia can be caused by any process that reduces intestinal blood flow. Mesenteric venous thrombosis (MVT) describes thrombosis of the superior or inferior mesenteric vein, and represents approximately 10 percent of all cases of acute mesenteric ischemia. The incidence of MVT has increased over the past 40 years, likely as a result of greater use of abdominal CT, and may present with acute abdominal pain or as an asymptomatic incidental finding on abdominal imaging. We present a rare and unusual case of MVT.
Case presentation: A 42 year old female with decompensated alcoholic liver cirrhosis presented to the …
A Stomach Bug? Not What You May Think: A Case Of Post-Viral Gastroparesis Caused By Sars-Cov-2, 2023 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
A Stomach Bug? Not What You May Think: A Case Of Post-Viral Gastroparesis Caused By Sars-Cov-2, Adrienne Anderson, Nina Shyama Appareddy, Jose Ramos, Grecia Dominguez Rivera, Robinson Pena, Jose E. Campo Maldonado
Research Symposium
Gastroparesis has a wide range of etiologies including diabetes, medications, post-surgical, post-viral and idiopathic (1). SARS-CoV-2 can cause gastrointestinal symptoms which typically resolve within the first few weeks of infection (2). However, some sequelae persist beyond the initial infectious period.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages And Artificially Sweetened Beverages Consumption And The Risk Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver (Nafld) And Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash), 2023 LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages And Artificially Sweetened Beverages Consumption And The Risk Of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver (Nafld) And Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (Nash), Tung Sung Tseng, Wei Ting Lin, Peng Sheng Ting, Chiung Kuei Huang, Po Hung Chen, Gabrielle V. Gonzalez, Hui Yi Lin
School of Public Health Faculty Publications
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are fast becoming the most common chronic liver disease and are often preventable with healthy dietary habits and weight management. Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption is associated with obesity and NAFLD. However, the impact of different types of SSBs, including artificially sweetened beverages (ASBs), is not clear after controlling for total sugar intake and total caloric intake. The aim of this study was to examine the association between the consumption of different SSBs and the risk of NAFLD and NASH in US adults. The representativeness of 3739 US adults aged ≥20 years …
Acute Esophageal Necrosis And Duodenal Disease In The Setting Of Recently Initiated Chemotherapy, 2023 HCA Florida Trinity Hospital
Acute Esophageal Necrosis And Duodenal Disease In The Setting Of Recently Initiated Chemotherapy, Kulveer Dabb, Ryan Jansen Van Rensburg, Heba Yusuf, Daniel Klein, Alexander D. Lake, Mohamed Kaif
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine
Introduction
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN), commonly referred to as “black esophagus” or Gurvits syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by diffuse black mucosa in the distal esophagus. Most often, the patient is an older male with multiple comorbidities, presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The exact pathogenesis is unclear, but it is often thought to be secondary to acute vascular hypo-perfusion or ischemia of the esophageal mucosa in critically ill patients with certain secondary comorbid conditions such as renal insufficiency, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, coronary artery disease, malnourishment, alcohol abuse, or association with an underlying malignancy.
Case Presentation
We present a case …
The Utility Of Fecal Calprotectin In The Diagnosis And Management Of Microscopic Colitis, 2023 Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock, TX, USA
The Utility Of Fecal Calprotectin In The Diagnosis And Management Of Microscopic Colitis, Busara Songtanin, Abbie Evans, Kenneth Nugent, Vanessa Costilla
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
Background: The incidence of microscopic colitis has increased over time. To date, there is no specific biomarker for microscopic colitis, and the diagnosis relies on histopathological tissue obtained during colonoscopy which is an invasive and costly procedure. Unlike Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the utility of fecal calprotectin in diagnosing or monitoring microscopic colitis has not been established, and studies on the role of fecal calprotectin in microscopic colitis are limited. In this retrospective study, we analyzed the utility of this biomarker in the diagnosis of microscopic colitis. Methods: The medical records of patients who have been diagnosed with collagenous …
Food Insecurity Screening In An Urban Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, 2023 Tower Health
Food Insecurity Screening In An Urban Pediatric Gastroenterology Clinic, Brandon Perumpail
St. Chris Research Day
No abstract provided.
A (Potentially) Fatal Attraction: Incidentally Found Multiple Magnetic Foreign Body Ingestion Necessitating Surgical Intervention, 2023 Tower Health
A (Potentially) Fatal Attraction: Incidentally Found Multiple Magnetic Foreign Body Ingestion Necessitating Surgical Intervention, Brandon Perumpail
St. Chris Research Day
No abstract provided.
Short Term Medical Mission Gerd And Ulcer Treatment Guideline, 2023 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Short Term Medical Mission Gerd And Ulcer Treatment Guideline, Robin Risky
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
The United States conducts over 6,000 international medical mission trips each year. The short-term nature of these trips, unfamiliarity with the patient population, language barriers, limited resources, and inadequate staff training are just some of the factors that make it challenging to provide quality care. One way to avoid doing harm is to follow evidence-based guidelines when treating common conditions. This quality improvement project sought to provide an evidence-based protocol for short-term medical missions (STMMs), guiding providers and pharmacy staff on the treatment of GERD and peptic ulcer. This project was implemented in a rural health clinic at the Land …