Diverticulum of the horizontal portion of the duodenum is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Since it is difficult to access the horizontal portion of the duodenum by standard upper GI endoscopy, only a very few cases of endoscopic hemostasis have been reported. Herein, we report a case of diverticular bleeding from the horizontal portion of the duodenum for which hemostasis ...

Finding the cause of obscure-overt gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is often a difficult and time-consuming process. Despite extensive research, up to 20% of patients remain undiagnosed [1,2]. We present the case of a 74-year-old man with a history of acute pancreatitis, who was hospitalized several times in district hospitals for hemodynamically significant, recurrent, GI bleeding. The patient r...

Nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization and a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Recently developed endoscopic devices and supporting apparatuses can achieve endoscopic hemostasis with greater safety and efficiency. With these advancements in technology and technique, gastroenterologists should have no concerns regard...

Occult or obscure GI bleeding can occur from any site between the nose and the anus. This is typically revealed by iron deficiency anemia or guaiac positive stools. Diagnostic evaluation includes upper and lower GI endoscopy and possibly examination of the small intestine if the source remains unclear. Often no specific etiology is determined and the occult bleeding ceases. When a source is ide...

AIM Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are reported to be common among patients with chronic disorders including end-stage renal disease (ESRD). This questionnaire study assessed the prevalence of GI symptoms among patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) and to correlate with the presence of diabetes mellitus and psychosomatic symptoms in Asian patients with ESRD. METHODS A total of 123 patients (m...