fold increased risk of developing enterop− athy−associated T−cell lymphoma com− pared with the general population [1]. Early diagnosis is therefore required to improve their prospects. Indigo carmine chromoendoscopy highlights mucosal ir− regularities and improves the detection of malignant lesions [2]. Furthermore, it can delineate villous atrophy in celiac dis− ease [3]. This method is common...

Hookworm infection is common but has rarely been reported in neonates or infants. Two cases of hookworm infestation in early infancy are described. The infants presented with malena, severe pallor, lethargy and failure to gain weight. Initial stool examination was non-contributory and diagnosis was made by upper gastrointestinal endoscopy.

BACKGROUND/AIMS We aimed to investigate the diagnostic applications of capsule endoscopy examination patients in obscure gastrointestinal bleeding and to analyze the etiology of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding in patients of different ages. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 385 patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, aged 17-91 years, were assigned into three groups as: elderly (>65 ...

The complication of intestinal haemorrhage in a patientwithmeningococcal septicaemia is described. The patientpresentedwithhaemodynamic instability associated with melaena within an intensive care unit. Upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and angiography failed to localise the source of bleeding. At laparotomy, an isolated small bowel lesion was easily identified and resected. Histologic...

Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) is a rare disease, comprising 0.1-0.2% of all malignant esophageal neoplasms. The most common symptoms include progressive dysphagia, chest and back pain, choking feeling and weight loss. PMME cannot be definitely diagnosed from clinical symptoms or CT examination, but can be confirmed by histological examination or a pathological examination. ...

With the increasing interest in endoscopy and the rising number of endoscopic examinations in hospitals, the importance of endoscopic reprocessing is also increasing. Cure facilities that are understaffed and ill-equipped are trying to cope with the problems of insufficient cleaning and high infection risks. To prevent endoscopy-associated infection, the endoscope cleaning, and disinfection gui...

dergone hemorrhoidectomy 7 years previously, presented with intermittent rectal bleeding and anemia that had been present for 8 years. Digital rectal examination confirmed the rectal bleeding, but no mass was palpable in the rectal wall. The physical examination revealed no other abnormalities. Blood count showed mild anemia (hematocrit 27%, hemoglobin 79 g/L). Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy ...

A 72-year-old male patient with no co morbidities presented with progressive loss of weight and appetite. Clinical examination was unremarkable. The routine diagnostic work up including hemogram, blood biochemistry and chest skiagram were non contributory. The patient was referred to us for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. The endoscopic examination of stomach revealed multiple black colored e...

BACKGROUND/AIMS This study sought to characterize the current sedation practices of Korean endoscopists in real-world settings. METHODS All active members of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy were invited to complete an anonymous 35-item questionnaire. RESULTS The overall response rate was 22.7% (1,332/5,860). Propofol-based sedation was the dominant method used in both elect...