Recent Articles
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #71
Global Consensus Statement for the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Pregnancy: Implications for the Gastroenterologist
The management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) during pregnancy presents unique challenges, requiring a balance between maternal health, disease control, and fetal well-being. A global consensus conference, led by a […]
Liver Disorders, SERIES #18
Understanding New Nomenclature in Advanced Chronic Liver Disease
As understanding of disease processes in medicine evolves, terminology must often evolve too. Terminology related to cirrhosis has been changing to better capture the spectrum of liver disease and patients’ […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #27
Gentler Solutions: Adapting the Low FODMAP Elimination Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome for Symptom Relief
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal (GI) disorder marked by abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits. Dietary changes are key to managing symptoms, with the low-FODMAP diet […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #98
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Therapy for Gastric Varices: Current Evidence and Emerging Perspectives
1. Introduction Gastric varices (GV) are a serious complication of portal hypertension, present in about 20% of cirrhotic patients compared to up to 85% with esophageal varices (EV).1,2 Though less […]
DISPATCHES FROM THE GUILD CONFERENCE, SERIES #70
Use of Beta-blockers in Patients with Cirrhosis
Non-selective beta-blockers improve outcomes in patients with cirrhosis and are recommended in(1) compensated cirrhosis and CSPH (to prevent decompensation), (2) decompensated cirrhosiswithout prior episodes of VH (to prevent first VH), […]
NUTRITION REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #26
From Diagnosis to Treatment: Iron Management in Adults with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) affects about one-third of the global population and has a significant impact on individuals with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. Its multifactorial etiology includes chronic inflammation, impaired nutrient […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #97
ROSE Versus MOSE for Evaluationof EUS – Guided Tissue Samples
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) has been a subject of debate over the past few decades. With the development of new core needles, endoscopic ultrasound-guided […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #25
Volume-Based Feeding’s Place in the Modern Intensive Care Unit
Underfeeding in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a well-documented issue affecting patient outcomes. Volume-based feeding (VBF) represents a feeding protocol designed to mitigate the effects of frequent enteral nutrition […]
SPECIAL ARTICLE
Malignant Tumors of the Small Intestine: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Small bowel neoplasms are uncommon gastrointestinal malignancies, but their incidence has risen in recent years. The main subtypes include adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors, each accounting for approximately 40% of cases, […]
DISPATCHES FROM THE GUILD CONFERENCE, SERIES #69
Taking Care of the Whole Patient with IBD: A Focus on Prevention and Health Maintenance for Primary Care Providers
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by intestinal inflammation and extraintestinal symptoms. The chronic and fluctuating nature of the disease, as well as side effects and […]
NUTRITION REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #24
Selenium: A Micronutrientwith a Macro-Impact
Selenium, a naturally occurring trace element, serves many bodily functions through its role in a family of proteins called selenoproteins. The average daily intake in the United States is about […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #96
Role of EUS and ERCP in Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic Pancreatitis
Introduction Gallstones/choledocholithiasis and alcohol use/abuse are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis (AP).1 When the cause of acute pancreatitis remains unidentified despite a thorough history, physical examination, laboratory tests, review […]
FELLOWS’ CORNER
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
by Archit Garg, Lara Calegari A 35-year-old Hispanic woman, who had endometriosis surgery in 2018, experienced worsening epigastric pain, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for one day. The patient had […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #68
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Tips for the Primary Care Provider
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic clinicopathologic condition with a rapidly increasing incidence and prevalence and is being increasingly seen in both specialty and primary care settings. Left untreated, […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #23
Kidney Stones in Short Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Preventive Measures
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs from either surgical resection or malfunction of a significant amount of small bowel. An estimated 42-50% of patients with SBS will develop kidney stones in […]
From the Pediatric Literature
Intestinal Ultrasound Use in Pediatric IBD
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children requires endoscopic intervention for initial diagnosis and for continued disease surveillance. Intestinal ultrasound (IU) has the potential to be less invasive while also […]
FRONTIERS IN ENDOSCOPY, SERIES #93
Ablation of the Gastric Cardia for GERD: A Comprehensive Technical and Clinical Review
Anti-Reflux Mucosal Ablation (ARMA) is an innovative endoscopic intervention for managing PPI-refractory GERD by enhancing the structural integrity of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ). Utilizing controlled thermal ablation, ARMA induces localized […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #67
What do Gastroenterologists Need to Know About Stomas?
Intestinal stomas, whether from the small or large bowel, are the cornerstone of the surgical management of various gastrointestinal conditions, particularly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #22
Nutrition Therapies for Managing Gastrointestinal Symptoms During Pregnancy
Gastrointestinal symptoms of pregnancy are common and can interfere with quality of life and the ability to consume adequate oral intake. The occurrence of symptoms varies throughout pregnancy; while nausea […]
A CASE REPORT
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Presenting as Crohn’s Disease
by Eliseo Garcia, Kurt B. Schaberg, Angel A. Herrera Guerra, Arthur J. de Lorimier Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) that […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #66
Diagnosis and Managementof Gastroparesis
This review appraises the symptoms associated with gastroparesis and the optimal measurement to identify delayed gastric emptying. The diagnosis requires differentiation from functional dyspepsia, iatrogenic disease (e.g., opiates and GLP-1 […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference 2025
Introduction: Dispatches from the GUILD Conference 2025
Welcome to the ninth annual Dispatches from the GUILD Conference series. The Gastrointestinal Updates-IBD-Liver Disease (GUILD) Conference is an annual CME conference held in Maui, Hawaii every February (GUILD 2025: […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #94
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal and Gastric Anastomotic Strictures
Introduction Esophageal and gastric anastomotic strictures can be challenging to treat. Minimally-invasive therapeutic endoscopic intervention has overtaken surgical re-intervention as first-line therapy. This literature review aims to assess the technique, […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #21
Exploring the Role of Vitamin C in Gastrointestinal Function and Disorders
Vitamin C, also known as L-Ascorbic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be synthesized by humans and is commonly found in many fruits and vegetables. Although vitamin C is […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #93
EUS-Guided Ablation Techniques for Pancreatic Lesions: A Review of Current Practices and Future Directions
INTRODUCTION Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has undergone a significant transformation, from a primarily diagnostic tool to an increasingly therapeutic one, in the evaluation and management of many benign and malignant conditions, […]
BOOK REVIEWS
Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with IBS
Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN and Megan ISBNs:978-0-306-83233-8 Pages: 370 pages (hardcover) Hatchette Book Group, New York, New York “Mind Your Gut” written by Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN and Megan Riehl PsyD is a book […]
FROM THE PEDIATRIC LITERATURE
Population Screening for Biliary Atresia
Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive, obstructive cholangiopathy which is the leading cause of liver transplantation in children. Early detection of BA is essential as a Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy (“Kasai procedure”) […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology
Thank You to the 2024 Peer Reviewers of the Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology Series
We extend our sincere appreciation to the reviewers of the 2024 Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology series for their thoughtful and scholarly critique of manuscripts. Their expertise, time and thoughtful contributions […]
SPECIAL ARTICLE
The Sphinx and Sphincters of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Clinical Review
The term ‘sphincter’ likely has its origin in the legendary Sphinx (or sphynx), a prominent mythological figure in Egyptian and Greek mythology, a creature with the body of a lion […]