Przełyk Barretta (BE) to przewlekła choroba układu pokarmowego, która jest związana z przekształceniem nabłonka wielowarstwowego przełyku do typu walcowatego. Patologia występuje wtórnie przewlekłego refluksu żołądkowo-przełykowego. Proces ten dotyka nawet 5% ludności populacji ogólnej i jedynym znanym prekursorem gruczolakoraka przełyku. W rozpoznaniu najistotniejszą rolę odgrywają badania end...

In this issue of the British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Pitiakoudis and colleagues publish their paper entitled " Somatostatin infusions reduce post-operative cholorrhoea after hepatopancreatobiliary surgery. An observational preliminary study " [1]. Somatostain has numerous physiological properties, including its inhibitor effect on bile secretion. This property has been used by...

Perforation after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a rare but severe complication. Management of ERCP-associated duodenal perforation remains controversial. Some recommend surgery, while others recommend conservative treatment. We describe the case who developed perforation of the duodenum and gas in the retroperitoneal cavity after ERCP. There was no sign of peritonitis...

Background. The safety of non-anesthesiologist-administered propofol (NAAP) sedation in emergent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has not been fully clarified. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the safety of NAAP sedation in emergent ERCP. Materials and Methods. We retrospectively analyzed 182 consecutive patients who had obstructive jaundice and who underwent ERCP ...

INTRODUCTION Duodenal perforations after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are an uncommon complication. The management of this kind of perforation is controversial. The aim of this study was to analyze the results of the management of a series of 15 patients who were diagnosed with this complication. METHODS Retrospective study of duodenal perforations after ERCP diagnose...

Endoscopic mucosal resection is commonly the treatment regime of choice for large sessile colonic polyps. We describe the computed tomography findings of a 51 year old female who presented with transient severe abdominal pain without systemic upset post endoscopic mucosal polyp resection, which resolved with conservative management. This is the second case in the literature that demonstrates 'n...

Iatrogenic duodenal perforation associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a very uncommon complication that is often lethal. Perforations during ERCP are caused by endoscopic sphincterotomy, placement of biliary or duodenal stents, guidewire-related causes, and endoscopy itself. In particular, perforation of the medial or lateral duodenal wall usually requires pro...