Introduction: Endoscopic biliary drainage continues to evolve and now plays a central role in the management of biliary tract strictures of lithiasic, tumoral, or other origins. The aim of our study is to report our outcomes with endoscopic biliary drainage via endoscopic retrogr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1188
Laté Mawuli Lawson-Ananissoh, Affissou Kola Karimou, Mawunyo Henoc Gbolou, Lidawu Roland-Moise Kogoe, Yendoukoa Yves Kanake, Debehoma Venceslas Redah & Aklesso Bagny·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2025
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) are two chronic liver diseases whose respective diagnoses are based on well-defined clinical, biological, immunological, and histological criteria. Sometimes, in the same individual, the characteristic signs of thes...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1186
Malignant melanoma is a highly metastatic tumour that develops at the expense of melanocytes.The most common sites of metastasis are the liver, brain and lungs, and in most cases the primary site can be determined.Metastasis of melanoma with an unknown primary site poses a diagno...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1185
Plummer-Vinson Syndrome (PVS), also known as Paterson-Kelly syndrome, is a rare condition characterized by cervical dysphagia associated with iron-deficiency anemia and the presence of a web in the upper esophagus. The association of this syndrome with celiac disease is not well...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1184
Ofodile Francis Uchechukwu, Orie Desmond Emeke, Arinze Queen Uchechi, Ezeh, Chidiebere Joel, Agba Somkenechukwu Obiora, Ekekwe, Nwabunwannne Emmanuel & Azuaru Chukwuka Peter·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2025
Background: In Nigeria, upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a life-threatening medical emergency with an estimated death rate of 30%. There is limited comprehensive data on its epidemiology and regional distribution, which impedes efficient healthcare strategies. This is a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1183
Ravi Shankar Bagepally, Koushik, Shruthi Sagar Bongu, Kiran Kumar Jogu, Vamsi Krishna Boddireddy, Madhu Sudhan Ediga, Sathwika Chiramchetti, Divyasri Are, Sai, Kotla Sai Sindhu, TLVD Prasad Babu & Pavan K Addala·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2025
Background: Pain arising from the gall bladder (GB) or biliary tract in the absence of structural disease seems to be an uncommon clinical condition. It constitutes three varieties of disorders of the biliary tract, namely GB hypokinesia. Gallbladder (GB) pain is commonly caused...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1182
Background: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health challenge in Nigeria, where the disease is categorised as endemic (8.1% prevalence rate). Although hepatitis B vaccination has been included in the National Programme on Immunisation in Nigeria since 2004,...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1181
Aim: The aim of this case report is to report an association of Eagle’s Syndrome and Crohn’s disease. Case Presentation: We present a rare case of a 30-year old woman with a decade-long history of Crohn’s disease, recently diagnosed with Eagle Syndrome following complaints of fac...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1180
Kosisochukwu T. Okwunweze, Arube R. Egbo, Tochukwu W. Okahia, Msuurshima C. Asue, Eunice T. Aregbesola, Rejoice C.A. Obike, Kenneth N. Akpa, Abolore Aminat Ajakaye, Nwamaka C. Onubogu, Chibuzor F. Anyanwu, Arinze J. Uwakwe, Omoyelemi F. Idowu, Olaniyi S. Adedayo, John A. Eze & Samuel O. Eze·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2025
Background: Distal ulcerative colitis (DUC), a subtype of ulcerative colitis (UC), primarily affects the rectum and sigmoid colon. The global incidence of UC varies significantly, with the highest prevalence in North America and Europe. Peak onset occurs between ages 15–30, with...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1179
Introduction : The "Bezoar" designates a rare condition, secondary to the unusual accumulation, in the form of solid masses or concretions, of substances of various kinds inside the digestive tract and more particularly, at the level of the stomach which can extend to the coves....
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2025/v8i1178