www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1147
Background: This study aims to analyze the 5-year Overall Survival (OS) and the Progression-Free Survival (PFS) of patients with localized CC as well as studying the impact of various prognostic factors. It's the first study evaluating survival and prognostic factors for resectable CC in the region.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1148
We report a rare combination of coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes, eosinophilic esophagitis, alopecia areata, multiple food allergies, asthma, and atopy, that initially presented with recurrent episodes of vomiting and night terrors. This case demonstrates that atypical symptoms may be the first link to an autoimmune or inflammatory disease, especially if combined with a family history of autoimmunity. Continued research and an interdisciplinary approach are required to evaluate the genetic association between common autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1149
In recent years Immune Check Point Inhibitors (ICIs) have played an integral role in the treatment of a wide variety of malignancies. Despite improvements in survival outcomes with immunotherapy, immune related Adverse Events (irAEs) are increasing in incidence. Gastrointestinal toxicity in the form of immunotherapy-induced colitis appears to be a relatively common irAE, affecting up to 25% of patients [1]. There is limited discussion however regarding immune-related gastritis, which is a relatively rare adverse event.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1150
Background: Lymphocytopenia is a potential poor prognostic factor in various cancers. We evaluated the prognostic effect of lympho-cytopenia caused by preoperative radiation therapy and chemotherapy in rectal cancer patients.
www.doi.org/10.52768/jjgastro/1151
Introduction: Treatment of gastrointestinal perforations and post-operative anastomotic leaks remains a challenge. Endoluminal Vacuum-assisted closure (E-Vac) therapy has positively contributed, in recent years, for the management of gastrointestinal tract perforations and postoperative anastamotic site leaks by using the same principle of vacuum-assisted closure therapy of external wounds.