Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare neutrophilic dermatosis frequently associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly ulcerative colitis (UC). Although PG usually occurs during established IBD, it may rarely precede intestinal manifestations, creating a significan...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1152
Behçet’s disease is a rare systemic vasculitis that can affect the gastrointestinal tract. Intestinal involvement, or enteric Behçet’s disease, can mimic Crohn’s disease, making the differential diagnosis complex, particularly in chronic and fistulizing forms. We report the case...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1151
Hepatic echinococcosis is an endemic parasitic disease in several regions of the world, particularly the Mediterranean basin. A hydatid cyst of the liver is usually a benign condition, but it can lead to rare complications, including portal hypertension due to an intrahepatic obs...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1150
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) poses a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, exacerbated by the psychosocial burden of the disease. While nurse-led education is a promising intervention, evidence regarding its impact on coping strategies and health-related...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1149
Introduction: Globally, the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases appears to have increased rapidly and currently accounts for the upsurge in disease burden and household expenditures on healthcare. For example, a 25.82 percent increase in the occurrence of gastric ulcers was r...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1148
Background: Helicobacter pylori infection remains a major global public health concern, with disproportionately high prevalence in developing countries such as Nigeria. Aims: This study presents a narrative review of the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, risk factors, diagnost...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1147
Background: Refractory ascites is a major complication of cirrhosis with a 1-year survival rate of less than 50%. Large-volume paracentesis (LVP) is the standard treatment but does not improve survival and carries risks of circulatory dysfunction. Midodrine, an oral alpha-adrener...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1146
Lead acetate exposure induces oxidative stress and pancreatic damage, representing a critical public health concern. Brassica oleracea is recognized for its antioxidant and protective bioactivities, but its efficacy against lead-induced pancreatic toxicity requires further evalua...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1145
Introduction: Conventional management of early gastric cancer (EGC) includes standard anatomical gastrectomy along with D1/D2 lymph node dissection. Despite achieving oncological excellence, this approach affects patients' quality of life. Few approaches have been developed to co...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1144
Drug-induced gastritis (DIG) represents an underrecognized yet clinically important cause of gastric mucosal injury with significant morbidity and mortality. It arises from the widespread use of medications such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, b...
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Research Article10.9734/irjgh/2026/v9i1143