International Journal of Gastroenterology

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Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023

  • The Homeostatic Protein Fam3D Orchestrates Colon Mucosal Protection Against Infection, Inflammation, and Carcinogenesis

    Keqiang Chen, Weiwei Liang, Teizo Yoshimura, Wanghua Gong, Jiaqiang Huang, Simone Difilippantonio, Georgette Jones, Jimmy York, Giorgio Trinchieri, Ying Wang, Ji Ming Wang

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023
    Pages: 1-14
    Received: 19 January 2023
    Accepted: 10 February 2023
    Published: 21 February 2023
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    Abstract: Fam3D (FAM3D in human) is a homeostatic protein expressed mainly in gastrointestinal tract that plays an essential role in promoting colon mucosal development and homeostasis. However, the mechanistic basis for the action of Fam3D, particularly its relationship to colon mucosal development and microbiome balance, is less clear. In this study, Fam3D... Show More
  • Effect of Somatostatin Plus Diclofenac in Comparison with Diclofenac Before ERCP on the Pancreatitis Double Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial

    Homa Abri, Farhad Zamani, Mahsa Agahi, Hossein Ajdarkosh, Amirhossein Faraji, Mahmoodreza Khoonsari, Elham Sobhrakhshankhah, Nima Motamed, Masoudreza Sohrabi, Fahimeh Safarnezhad Tameshkel, Roghaye Sahraei, Pardis Sadeghipour, Mehdi Nikkhah

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023
    Pages: 15-20
    Received: 8 December 2022
    Accepted: 16 February 2023
    Published: 20 March 2023
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    Abstract: Background/Aims: Despite many therapeutic attempts, post-retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) has remained as a major challenge in interventional endoscopy. This study aimed to compare the effects of intravenous somatostatin plus rectal diclofenac with rectal diclofenac alone in the prevention of PEP. Methods: In a double-blind, r... Show More
  • Case Report

    Ileal Lipoma Causing Ileo-Ileal Intussusception: A Case Report

    Arachchi Mudiyanselage Nimeshana Priyachinthaka Bandara, Gamage Manisha Daminda Kariyawasam, Ishan De Zoysa

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023
    Pages: 21-24
    Received: 19 February 2023
    Accepted: 8 March 2023
    Published: 20 March 2023
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijg.20230701.13
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    Abstract: Intussusceptions are rare entities among adult and adolescent populations. It is relatively common among children. Due to the lack of specific clinical features in adult and adolescent patients, its diagnosis is often delayed. Adult and adolescent intussusception could be due to many reasons, but malignancy is one of the key causes among them. Thus... Show More
  • Mechanism and Therapeutic Value of Exosomes in Gastric Cancer

    Zaibo Zhang

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023
    Pages: 25-31
    Received: 18 April 2023
    Accepted: 10 May 2023
    Published: 17 May 2023
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    Abstract: Background Gastric cancer is a common gastrointestinal tumor with a high incidence and mortality rate, which is a serious threat to life and health; therefore, early diagnosis and interventions are particularly important. Currently, emerging gastric cancer-related targets Exosomes (EXOs) are being explored, (EXOs) are various bioactive substances, ... Show More
  • Association Between Food Specific IgG Antibodies with Clinical Activity in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Parhusip Santi, Rengganis Iris, Simadibrata Marcellus, Abdullah Murdani, Shatri Hamzah, Evy Yunihastuti, Wibowo Heri

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2023
    Pages: 32-39
    Received: 11 November 2022
    Accepted: 8 December 2022
    Published: 31 May 2023
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    Abstract: Background and aim: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is an autoimmune disease that is influenced by food, an important factor in accelerating its clinical disease activity because of intestinal inflammation trough formation of antigen-antibody complex. Food-specific IgG examination can identify the types of person foods consumes that are maybe resp... Show More