Gastrointestinal Disorders, Volume 7, Issue 2

Background: Looking for anomalies and vascular control gains a central role in colon cancer surgery. Complete mesocolic excision (CME) presents technical challenges, primarily due to the considerable variability in the arterial configuration of the r...

Background and Aims: Esophageal atresia (EA) and tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) are rare but serious congenital anomalies requiring early surgical intervention. Over the past two decades, minimally invasive surgical (MIS) approaches—particular...

Background: Neurologically impaired children often face severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), feeding difficulties, and related challenges, profoundly impacting their quality of life (QoL) and that of their caregivers. Surgery is often neces...

Background: Acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) is a potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and treatment. The presence of air within the arterial lumen, particularly in the abdomen, is an uncommon finding with varied etiol...

Synchronous colorectal cancer (SCRC) is characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of two or more primary colorectal malignancies, diagnosed either preoperatively, intraoperatively, or within six months postoperatively. The rare prevalence of SCRC...

The most common anorectal disorders are fecal incontinence, functional anorectal pain, and functional defecation disorders. They are often presented by overlapping symptoms with various degrees of severity. Therefore, a personalized approach to the p...

Background/Objectives: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a prevalent symptom in patients with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) and increases the risk of aspiration and malnutrition. Malnutrition is frequent in these patients and is not only related to dys...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder that greatly influences patients’ quality of life and represents a growing public health concern. Characterized by typical and atypical symptoms, GERD encompas...

Background: The relationship between gut microbiota and metabolic health has garnered significant attention in recent years. In this study, we aim to explore the intricate link between gut microbiota and metabolic outcomes, with a focus on lifestyle...

For children and adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the overarching aim of clinical management is the induction and maintenance of remission, with mucosal healing as a key target outcome [...]