Objective: To gather expert opinion regarding the commonly prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in clinical practice, with a specific focus on the use of pantoprazole as a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in Indian settings. Methodology: The questionnaire-...
Although it seems relatively rare, pantoprazole-induced thrombocytopenia is a potentially serious side effect[6]. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which have the potential to stabilize blood clot formation, are frequently used in the treatment of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UG...
Introduction: Acute pancreatitis may escape etiological diagnosis after clinical, biological and morphological investigation in 10-30% of patients. Echo-endoscopy is promising and particularly effective in exploring the bilio-pancreatic region. The aim of our study is to evaluate...
Stomach cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide. Stomach cancer is the most common leading cause of death in many countries. H. Pylori and many dietary factors are associated with development of stomach cancers. The current study aims to assess the association betwe...
Objective: We attempted to identify risk factors for the development of HCC by comparing the parameters of patients with HCV related liver cirrhosis without HCC (HCV-LC-without HCC) and those with HCV related liver cirrhosis plus HCC (HCV-LC-HCC). Materials and Methods: We retros...
Intestinal litho-bezoars, comprising accumulations of ingested foreign bodies, are rare clinical entities often associated with unusual dietary habits. We present a case of a 73-year-old female who presented with abdominal distension and pain. Clinical examination revealed tachyc...
Introduction: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) poses a spectrum of disorders characterized by heartburn and regurgitation. Diagnosis involves clinical assessments and Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) trials, but 24-hour pH impedance monitoring is the gold standard for objective...
Background: Papillomas are rare benign lesions that can be found in the oesophagus. Being rarely seen like a single small whitish, wart-like lesion grown from the mucosa. Histopathological examination is the gold standard for a definitive diagnosis. Excision of papillomas is reco...
Aims: Postoperative complications are a major concern following surgery for upper GI malignancies. Studies have shown that high levels of preoperative inflammatory markers have a poor prognosis. However, the relationship between preoperative platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), ne...
Background: Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic procedure vital for the management of gastrointestinal pathologies. This is indispensable in modern medicine. We report our early experience with video gastrointestinal endoscopy at the Federal Medical Centre...