International Journal of Gastroenterology

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Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018

  • Assessment of Some Immune System Related Parameters on Helicobacter pylori Infected Students in a Nigerian Tertiary Educational Institution

    Dennis Oju Allagoa, Benjamin Onyema Eledo, Kingsley Excel Dunga, Sylvester Chibueze Izah

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 24-27
    Received: 22 September 2018
    Accepted: 5 October 2018
    Published: 7 November 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijg.20180202.11
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    Abstract: This study evaluated the effect of Helicobacter pylori infection on total white blood cells and cluster of differentiation 4 (CD4) cells of students in a Nigerian tertiary educational institution. A total of 32 test subjects (comprising of 17 females and 15 males) and 30 control subjects (comprising of 16 females and 14 males) within the age of 18 ... Show More
  • Noninvasive Prediction of Esophageal Varices Grade (Size) in Sudanese Patients with Periportal Fibrosis

    Mohammed Abdelrahim Hassan, Amin Mohammed Abass, Hyder Osman Mirghani, Elkhawad Osman, Mohammed Osman Elhassan Gadour

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 2, December 2018
    Pages: 28-33
    Received: 30 October 2018
    Accepted: 13 November 2018
    Published: 19 December 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijg.20180202.12
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    Abstract: Endoscopy is an effective tool for variceal grading, but it is costly, invasive, and not always at hand. The study aimed to assess platelets count and ultrasonographic parameters of portal hypertension as predictors of esophageal grade. This, cross-sectional hospital based study conducted among100 patients with Schistosomal portal hypertension at I... Show More